International Law Attorney in Honolulu

Protecting Parental Rights & Resolving Cross-Border Custody Disputes

International custody disputes present unique legal challenges, especially when a child has been wrongfully taken across borders. Parents facing international child abduction need immediate legal intervention to protect their rights and ensure their child’s safe return. At the Law Offices of Edward J.S.F. Smith, we provide strategic legal representation for parents navigating international custody disputes, Hague Convention cases, and cross-border enforcement of court orders. With extensive experience in complex international family law, we help parents assert their rights and reunite with their children.

International Child Abduction & The Hague Convention

When a child is wrongfully taken to or retained in another country, parents may seek legal relief under The Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction. This international treaty facilitates the return of abducted children to their country of habitual residence. Our firm assists parents in:

• Filing Hague Convention petitions for child return
• Enforcing international custody orders across borders
• Negotiating cross-border custody agreements
• Handling international relocation disputes
• Working with U.S. and foreign courts to protect parental rights