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International child abduction

What is international child abduction

International child abduction is the removal or retention of a child outside the country they ordinarily reside in (their habitual residence) without the permission of the parent who has custody of them.

File an international child abduction application

Find out about the 1980 Hague Convention and the steps you need to take to file an application under the International Child Abduction Act.

Respond to an international child abduction application

Find out what it means if you are served with documents for an application under the International Child Abduction Act and what you need to do.

Going to court for an international child abduction application

Find out what to expect if you have to attend court for an international child abduction application.
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