International Child Abduction Under the Hague Convention: Legal Framework and Return Proceedings

This program provides a practical overview of international child abduction cases under the Hague Convention, focusing on the legal framework governing wrongful removal and retention of children across international borders, and walks through the mechanics of Hague return proceedings, including jurisdiction, defenses, evidentiary standards, and the roles of central authorities and courts. The program features Jeremy D. Morley of The International Family Law Firm of Jeremy D. Morley, a leading authority on Hague Convention litigation and author of The Hague Abduction Convention: Practical Issues and Procedures for Family Lawyers, and Hon. Scott Gordon (Ret.) of Signature Resolution, who brings extensive judicial experience in complex cross-border family law matters. The conversation is moderated by Anthony D. Storm of Storm Palyan LLP, who guides the discussion with a practitioner-focused lens.The Family Law Section is chaired by Jack McMorrow and Ryan Wedeking.