Is child abduction a criminal offence?
In the Netherlands it is a criminal act to keep a child from the person(s) who has custody over the […]
Which countries have signed the Convention?
U can see which countries have signed The Convention and the date on which they did on the website of […]
What is International Child Abduction?
There are two different ways in which a parent can abduct the child.
The first is by taking the child to […]
Is International Child Abduction a criminal act?
In the Netherlands it is a criminal act to keep a child from the person(s) who has custody over the […]
What does ‘Habitual Residence’ mean?
The Convention does not give a definition of ‘habitual residence’. But it is evident that member states need […]
How do I proof that I did not consent?
First of all, what you need to keep in mind is that the parent who states that there was consent […]
Does the age of the child matter?
Yes, age matters. Article 4 of the convention states that the convention ceases to apply as soon as the […]
What will the Dutch police do for me?
If you have a Dutch court decision that says you have a visitation arrangement with your child, the police can […]