Judge Jeremy Fogel, former director of the Federal Judicial Center, and Judge James Garbolino discuss the resources available on this special topic webpage and briefly outline the elements of a Hague Convention case.

This article describes the use of undertakings in 1980 Hague Convention cases. Undertakings are official promises, concessions, or agreements given to a court. They are typically given in Hague Convention cases by the parent who has petitioned for the child’s return. 

This report presents the findings and recommendations of the Special Commission, which studied the implementation, operation, and efficacy of the Convention. 

This 2001 report presents the findings and recommendations from the Fourth Special Commission, which studied the operation and efficacy of the Convention.