Author: Max Blitt KC

The Hague Convention can present complex challenges for legal professionals. This paper provides an overview of key Hague processes, including the applicability of the convention, the articles of the convention, habitual residence, undertakings, temporary orders for custody, and execution of a judgement.

These materials were presented at LESA’s A Practice Guide to the Hague Convention on International Child Abductions webinar on January 14, 2026.