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1980 Hague Convention on International Child Abduction: A Resource for Judges
FAQs
Quick Answers to Frequently Asked Questions About Hague Cases
This is my first Hague Convention case. What do I do?
Do the doctrines of abstention and removal apply to Hague Convention cases?
How do I evaluate the assertion that the child objects to return?
How do I determine whether the treaty is “in force” between the U.S. and the other country involved?
How can litigants find legal representation?
What are the differences between access rights and custody rights?