Hague Convention Child Abduction Cases

International Child Abduction Remedies Act (ICARA)(42 USC 11601 et seq.)

Thompson Law Advocates P.C. is pleased and honored to provide legal defense representation for parents and their children who flee domestic violence and come to the United States seeking protection. Hague Convention cases, as applied in the United States through the International Child Abduction Remedies Act (42 USC 11601, et seq.), are complicated matters that require real-world experience and specialized skills. These international law cases make stressful demands on the parent and their representatives. Working quickly and thoroughly, the legal team at Thompson Law Advocates proudly and aggressively represents parents in this high-stress situation through knowledgeable counseling, thoughtful case management, and strong courtroom advocacy. The unique talents of our legal team can address all aspects of these demanding cases – in mounting a defense to the Complaint, through Depositions and Discovery, communicating with federal officials, crafting worthy defenses (both domestic and international), and ultimately taking the matter to trial before a Federal Judge, and should it be needed, pursuing an appeal. These cases combine international law with domestic law and federal civil court practice. Working with a legal team that has handled these matters is important. In addition to understanding the law and these cases, having a legal team that advocates for your cause is critical. Hague Convention cases require skillful attention from a skilled legal team – let us protect you and your loved ones.