Abductions to the U.S.
INFO FROM U.S. STATE DEPT
The Office of Children?s Issues also handles incoming Hague child abduction cases ? that is, abductions of children to the United States from countries that are partners under the 1980 Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction. In addition, our office can assist with abductions from non-partner countries, although our services in such cases are more limited. If you are a parent whose child has been taken to the United States in violation of your parental rights, the Office of Children's Issues offers services that you might find valuable during this difficult time.
Services for Incoming Hague Abduction Cases
The services that the Office of Children?s Issues provides for incoming abduction cases include:
Accepting applications for return or access from Foreign Central Authorities;
Assisting left-behind parents in locating their children within the United States;
Attempting to achieve voluntary returns or access where possible;
Assisting left-behind parents with securing attorneys, including attorneys willing to work on a pro bono or reduced-fee basis for qualified parents; and
Assisting with the safe return of children to their habitual residence abroad.
For more information, please contact our office at
AbductionUSCA@state.gov.
I DO NOT THINK THE DR IS A MEMBER OF HAGUE BUT THEY WILL STILL HELP YOU.
