Child Abduction & Hague Convention Cases
Few situations are as distressing as a parent discovering that their child has been taken or kept overseas without their consent. International child abduction is both a legal emergency and a traumatic event that demands immediate action. Whether you’re seeking the return of a child under the Hague Convention or defending an application, the process is legally complex, highly time-sensitive, and emotionally intense.
The Hague Convention on International Child Abduction provides a framework for the safe and prompt return of children wrongfully removed from their country of habitual residence. However, each case requires quick and precise legal action, detailed documentation, and effective coordination with courts and authorities in more than one jurisdiction. At AAGA Solicitors, we act with urgency and clarity to protect your child—whether you’re initiating or responding to abduction proceedings across borders.
Frequently Asked Questions
If a parent removes or keeps a child overseas without the consent of the other parent or the court, it may be considered abduction—even if the parent has PR.
The Hague Convention allows countries to cooperate in returning abducted children to their country of habitual residence, where custody decisions can be properly made.
Act immediately—contact the police, a family solicitor, and the court. Hague Convention applications are time-sensitive and often fast-tracked.
When your child’s safety crosses borders, every moment counts. AAGA Solicitors acts quickly and decisively in child abduction cases, guiding you through the legal process across countries with urgency, experience, and the highest level of care.
