International Child Abduction

International Child Custody Lawyer - Mexico City & Illinois

Under the terms of the 1996 Hague Convention Treaty that recognized an expansion of the rights of children, countries are obligated to respect the child custody laws of other countries. This means that if a U.S. court awards custody to a citizen or legal resident of the United States, the noncustodial parent may not permanently remove the child from the custodial parent with the intent of moving the child to another country. Every year in the U.S., thousands of children are illegally abducted and taken to Mexico by their noncustodial parent. Under the rules of the Hague Convention, international child abduction is a felony and Mexico is obligated to do everything possible to find and return the child to his or her custodial parent in the U.S.

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If you or a relative has had a child abducted and taken to Mexico by a noncustodial parent or relative, it is important to hire an attorney who has experience with the area of international child abduction. Katz Law Office, Ltd. has earned a reputation for helping custodial parents fight through complex international child abduction laws to help get their children back. We understand the customs, policies and procedures of the police and court system in Mexico and countries throughout Central America. Our attorneys speak the language of the Hague Convention, and we know how to apply the laws.

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We are international attorneys who focus on immigration and family law. No matter where you are living in the United States, let us help you get your child back. Contact our offices in Chicago, Illinois, to schedule a free consultation about how we can help.