Legal help for Hague Convention matters across Australia
Whether you are the Removing Parent and have been served with a Court Application or you are the Left Behind Parent and want help with having your child returned - we are experienced and here to assist.
We know this is tough.
We know that being in this situation as either the Removing Parent (justifying your actions) or the Left Behind Parent (desperately wanting to get your child/children returned) is extremely difficult.
That is why our highly experienced team of lawyers is here to help.
What we focus on
If you are going through the process of utilising the Hague Convention in relation to International Child Abduction, you’ll likely fall into one of these two categories:
How we can help.
Let’s start with the costs.
Every single one of our matters start with an obligation free first consult which we can do wherever in Australia you are by phone,
or video call.
Our first consult is with a highly experienced lawyer and we encourage you to have a support person with you - we find it just helps to have an extra set of ears.
During this consult we will ask you questions to fully understand your matter and give you some basic advice.
If you are a
Removing Parent.
If you have been served with an Application by the State Central Authority and need help, you may be eligible for ICARS funding.
Our lawyers are able to represent you for the amount of ICARS funding you may be eligible for, so you have the benefit of our expertise with no out of pocket costs.
On top of the representation, we’ll also help you with the funding application.
If you are a
Left Behind Parent.
If you are the left behind parent and you want us to help you with the preparation of the Application for Return form and the evidence, so that you have the best possible chance of the State Central Authority accepting your application, we offer a fixed fee quote for doing so.
We will provide this quote in our free first consult and will follow it up in writing.
We’re available 24 hours a day for all new enquiries.
If you discover that your child has been removed/is not being returned, you need to contact us ASAP so we can advise you on the next steps.
If you have been served with an Application by the State Central Authority, please send us all of the documents you have received, so we can contact you ASAP.
Contact Us
To find out more or book in a consultation, please fill out the contact form.
One of our team will be in contact either immediately or within 24 hours.
If you’re matter is urgent, please do not hesitate to call here.