Providing Guidance to Judges Hearing a Hague Convention Case
Many judges or magistrates will never see a petition for removal under the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction. But for judicial officers who have a petition for removal alleging international child abduction sitting on their desk, the interplay of international conventions, federal law and state law may seem unnecessarily complex. Another concern is whether the attorneys appearing before the court have had adequate time to address the issues that arise after allegations of an international child abduction involving domestic violence.
If you are a judge and have never heard a case regarding the Hague Convention and domestic violence, you may find it useful to view the Bench Guide we created for judges in Washington State.
Other Resources on International Child Abduction Cases
Judges may also find other resources helpful to gain a quick understanding on the application of the Hague Convention in international child abduction cases in the United States, including information from the Hague and our brief bank of American legal decisions involving the Hague Convention. Other legal research resources include the International Child Abduction Database (INCADAT).
Why this Project?
We are a team of individuals from various professional backgrounds who are dedicated to creating a comprehensive resource that will enable mothers, domestic violence advocates, attorneys and judges to better prepare themselves for Hague Convention cases in the United States' legal system.
