However, keep in mind that a country officer cannot provide you with legal advice. Your country officer, who is experienced with the procedures in the country where your child is located, is available to help you understand the process and will provide updates to you as your child's case progresses through the foreign legal system.
Operations and procedures vary by country. That foreign Central Authority is responsible for processing your application. Central Authority receives your Hague application and determines that it is complete and meets the requirements for acceptance, it will be transmitted to the foreign Central Authority. Stay in frequent contact with the country officer responsible for cases involving the country where your child is located and let our office know if your contact information changes so that we may reach you as your application is processed.Ĭontact us if your contact information changes. Application for legal assistance (if applicable).Translations of the above documents into the language of the receiving country (if applicable).Other documents specifically required by receiving country (This may include but is not limited to: an Article 28 statement or Power of Attorney to foreign Central Authority).Statement regarding the circumstances of removal or detention.(Please note that these will not be returned). Photographs of taking parent and child.Evidence of Custodial Right (For example: a custody order, a copy of state statute, an affidavit of law regarding presumption of custody order under state law, or an Article 15 determination by a court or relevant administrative authority).Check with your country officer for any additional or specific requirements, which vary by country. Be able to show that your child was "habitually resident" in the country to which you request the child be returned.Īlong with your application form, you'll need to submit supporting documentation.Have not given permission for the child to be removed or, in the case of wrongful retention, to be retained beyond a specified, agreed-upon period of time.Custody rights may be awarded by court order or arise by operation of law (of the place where the child lived prior to the abduction) Have had custodial rights and been exercising those rights at the time of the abduction or wrongful retention, or show that you would have been exercising those rights if the abduction or retention had not occurred.Note: To file a Hague application, you must: Additionally, since your country officer cannot provide legal advice, you are strongly encouraged to consult an attorney before taking any actions on your child's case. Central Authority will accept a Hague application in your child's case, and what other options may be available. Contact your country officer to discuss whether the U.S.
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