Category Archives: Family Law Hague Convention
Father’s Plan to Abduct Children from Mother in Illinois, Fly Them Across U.S.-Mexico Border Thwarted – Learn About First Steps Chicago Parents Can Take When Facing the Abduction of Their Children by Their Non-Custodial Parent
A father’s foiled plan to have a woman kidnap his biological children and to bring them over the United States-Mexico border to live with him has some Chicago parents on edge, wondering what they can do if their ex or the non-custodial parent of their children attempts to take their children away. According to… Read More »
Making Sense of International Child Abductions: What Does Article 3 of the Hague Convention Mean?
It is unquestionable that virtually every Chicago parent’s worst nightmare likely includes the abduction of their beloved child or children to some unknown location, particularly one that is overseas. For some Chicago parents, unfortunately, this scary and harrowing scenario becomes an all-too-real reality. Indeed, when a Chicago child custody case gets heated and controversial,… Read More »
The Ins-and-Outs of the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction and Where to Go in Chicago for Legal Help with Your International Parental Child Abduction Case
One of the important treaties that helps Chicago parents get their children home safe and sound in the case of a parental child abduction is called the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction, or, the “Hague Convention.” However, many Chicago parents likely do not know why this important international treaty… Read More »
International Parental Child Abductions: What Chicago Parents Should Know about the International Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction
One of the worst things that a Chicago parent can likely imagine in the midst of or after a heated child custody case is that the non-custodial parent has taken off with their child overseas. Indeed, once a child is taken over international borders to another country, the chances of getting the child back… Read More »
Parental Child Abduction Case #2 UPDATED
Update: Jonathan Standeford and Molly Sharma successfully resolved the below matter regarding an internationally abducted minor child from the habitual residence of Mexico. In early January, Jonathan and Molly negotiated the return of the child to the father’s control and custody to secure a passport for the minor child and ultimately, for the child… Read More »
Parental Child Abduction Case #2
UPDATE: Jonathan Standeford and Molly Sharma successfully resolved the below matter regarding an internationally abducted minor child from the habitual residence of Mexico. In early January, Jonathan and Molly negotiated the return of the child to the father’s control and custody to secure a passport for the minor child and ultimately, for the child… Read More »
Parental Child Abductions in Chicago – Three Myths about Child Abductions in Chicago that May Put Kids at Risk
There is no doubt that the various critical issues surrounding children can become the most controversial issues in a Chicago divorce case. Child custody (who will get to make legal decisions about the children, and who the children will live with), child support (monthly payments made to the custodial parent by the noncustodial parent… Read More »
4-Year-Old Chicago Girl’s Suspected Abduction by Mother Puts Windy City on High Alert – Are You at Risk of Your Child Being Abducted by Your Ex?
The frightening story of a 4-year-old girl that went missing in Chicago puts parents in the Windy City on high alert, and demonstrates just how risky and life-altering an abduction of a child by their non-custodial parent can be. According to local news reports, in late September, 2024, 4-year-old Riley Batts was reported as… Read More »
Chicago Toddler Reunited with Mother after Parental Child Abduction in April; What to Do if Your Child is Abducted by a Non-Custodial Parent in Chicago
A two-year-old Chicago toddler was reunited with his biological mother this week and the case serves as an example to Chicago parents about the dangers of parental child abductions. According to local news reports, two-year-old Joshua “Josh” Mosley, Jr., was reunited with his mother after being reported as missing this week on Monday, August… Read More »
Mother’s Sushi Date with Two Daughters Quickly Turns into Violation of Child Custody Court Order, Abductions of Children by Non-Custodial Parents in Chicago Explained
News of two young New Orleans twin girls who were abducted by their own mother hit headlines over the weekend and the frightening case spurs on the conversation about the risks and dangers of parental child abductions. According to local news reports, twin sisters Sofia and Alessandra Bruno were reported as missing after last… Read More »