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New York lawyer Joel Walter, a member of the Department of State Grid of the Hague Convention deputy and I care director of the Foundation calls on lawyers to join the Hague network

New York (PRWeb) January 26, 2012

Fame Tags: New York lawyer Joel Walter, Director of International Child Abduction Research and Enlightenment Foundation (hereafter “CARE Foundation”), and member of the U.S. Department of State ‘Attorney Network Hague Convention urges lawyers in the United States interested in helping parents of children who were abducted internationally as a parent, or that could be a target of international abduction of parents to participate in the department “Attorney Network Hague Convention” state. net offers a ministry lawyer lawyers interested in joining the network huge personal and professional, including the opportunity to develop their own practice and professional skills are mentored by some of the most experienced lawyers of the nation who practice international law family.

Tags: Joel S. Walter, a lawyer in New York, I am a member of the Caring Foundation and member of the network prosecutor said, “are involved in complex federal court cases, 40 years, I have to say that the Department participate in the” Network Hague Convention of Public Prosecutor “Country was very rewarding on a personal level because I am able to help children who really need help. But there is another side to it for lawyers who are pursuing or interested in family law, and that is that knowledge and experience gained by participating in a lawyer Foreign Ministry does not cost the network. international abductions continue to grow in unimaginable quantities, there is great need of qualified lawyers this area. “

Tags: During the past month alone, Mr. Walter has helped to secure the recovery of two special children, which were aimed at kidnapping. Mr. Walter commented, “International Child Abduction is a growing problem in the United States and abroad. Unfortunately, many parents of targeted abductions do not know who to contact and what measures and procedures available to them. And this is especially true in cases of words of international abductions. Not express positive feelings that I knew I could help parents deal with the kidnapping meet with their children, to prevent illegal. one case was a child, held in Africa for more than 8 years. Currently at home in the United States. Another case involved a mother who was recently diagnosed with a serious health condition, only to learn that her child was illegally detained. This child is also at home. It is the law about helping others, especially vulnerable children, which gives a deeper sense of my attorney practice. “

Keywords: International law and the need for qualified family lawyers know this area increases significantly. In fact, there are more than 1640 cases of “reporting” of international abduction of children, parents, originally from the United States, according to recent reports issued by the State Department to Congress. This number has almost tripled since 2006, according to a recent report issued (“GAO”), the recommendations of the Office of the responsibility of government to create a list of airline screening for U.S. citizens, which, according to court for high-risk child abductors. According to recently published resoucre Guild “turned the world upside down,” wrote Peter Senese and Carolyn Thomas Wolf, the growth rate of international abductions are conservatively estimated at 20% per year. According to Release, 2009-2020, if growth continues to be more than 50,000 American children abroad prosecuted catch. The same publication states as a special report titled “Crisis in U.S. States”, it is estimated that there may be between 50,000 and 75,000 unreported cased international abductions of children from the United States during the same period.


Assuming the case load of words: the forecast does not include the court or the participation of international child abductions judicial protection. CARE Foundation Director Thomas Peter Senese said: “The number of cases of international child abduction prevention, the Foundation is engaged in, are important and this case more than the actual cases of kidnapping -. which of his accounts are great It is obvious that it is a growing area of ​​law and it seems that the lack of qualified lawyers practicing in this area. “

Tags: Lawyers from across the country find deep meaning and satisfaction to participate in the United States Department of State Attorney “Network Hague Convention.”


Tags: Alan Collins Bullis, a highly qualified attorney licensed in Washington and Oregon, said: “As a member of the network prosecutor of the Hague Convention, I had the opportunity to contribute to the protection of children against crimes directed against them, as any act of kidnapping is a crime against a child. Participation in the network and make a difference in the lives of innocent families who are hijacking the professional experience. “

Tags: Bureau of cases of children in the U.S. Department serves as the U.S. central authority to the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction (“Convention”). International Child Abduction Act remedies (“ICAR”), establishes procedures for litigating cases U.S. Convention U.S. central authority has several functions, including facilitating the proceedings in the United States “to obtain the return of the child and the case is correct, that the arrangements for organizing or ensuring the effective exercise of access rights. “In April 2008, USCentral office assumed responsibility for all incoming cases and supervision of volunteer lawyers network.


Tags: ‘Attorney Network’ provides important help. Lawyers who join the “Network lawyer” asked to consider adoption of the Hague Convention return and access cases pro bono or reduced fee. There is never an obligation to take the case, and legal fees and costs may be recoverable under § 26 of the Convention and implementation status (42.USC 11,607), and according to state law, if law-abiding state funds (eg UCCJEA). In addition, lawyers who have experience and The Hague are welcome to join the network attorney as prosecutor Network offers a wealth of information and mentor programs. Except in cases of kidnapping intake may represent the legal representative of parents in preventing cases of abduction and kidnapping outgoing.


Tags: Patricia M. Lee, a Florida lawyer working in the area of ​​parental child abduction Foundation and a member who was very involved in the kidnapping of some reunifications said last month, I feel honor a lawyer referral Implementing Agency for my long-time private practice. Trauma experienced by children and parents of victims, when in the face of abductions of children, especially on the international scene is great, mainly due to lack of experienced lawyers, but also because a large share of financial, cultural and language barriers. When you have nowhere to turn, and they are so desperate, they will be able to help these people was a personal experience, but also professionally. It is worth every hour I spent learning climbing in this little known area of ​​law. OCI has always been receptive and helpful in practice dealing with clients who live abroad, and mentor a group of lawyers available to all America, anything less than a large amount of information and assistance ..


If you are a lawyer interested in learning more about Attorney Network Hague Convention, visit http://www.travel.state.gov/childabduction and click for lawyers and judges, or write to HagueConventionAttorneyNetwork state (at) (dot) government. To get an application to join the network lawyer, visit http://travel.state.gov/pdf/AttorneyNetworkFlyer.pdf.

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01/27
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As International Child Abduction Surges in U.S, the Department of State Seeks Lawyers in Hawaii, Alaska, Washington and Oregon to Join ‘Hague Convention Attorney Network’

Los Angeles and New York (PRWEB) December 07, 2011

The I CARE Foundation is urging lawyers located in Alaska, Hawaii, Washington, and Oregon interested in assisting the parents of children who have been internationally parentally abducted or who may be targets of international parental abduction to participate in the Department of State’s “Hague Convention Attorney Network”.

Alaska and Hawaii present unique problems since many cases of abduction in these states involved migratory immigration issues for both documented and undocumented resident aliens living in the United States who decide to leave America after their relationship breaks down. Often, these residents have American born children who they attempt to or actually remove from the United States without the other parents knowledge. Countries located in Asia are the highest number of inbound and outbound countries for Alaska and Hawaii.

Washington and Oregon present similar issues as Alaska and Hawaii. However, cases originating from or to Canada are very high as abductions cases between the United States and Canada is only second to the case load between the United States and Mexico.

Presently, according to the I CARE Foundation Directors Peter Thomas Senese and Carolyn Ann Vlk’s ‘The World Turned Upside Down’, the total of reported cases of international parental child abduction originating from the United States is over 1, 640 cases per year. This number is growing at a rate of 20% per year. In addition, the number of unreported cases of international abduction is anticipated to be at least 100% of the reported cases. If the growth rate continues, there will be over 100,000 American children abducted from 2009 to 2020.

In an effort to help children and targeted parents of abduction, the United States Department of State has created the “Hague Convention Attorney Network”, which is operated by the DOS Office of Children’s Issues. The Office of Children’s Issues at the Department of State is urging lawyers interested in assisting children and parents victimized by abduction to join the “Hague Convention Attorney Network.”

The Office of Children’s Issues in the U.S. Department of State serves as the U.S. Central Authority for the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction (the “Convention”). The International Child Abduction Remedies Act (“ICARA”), establishes procedures for litigating Convention cases in the U.S. The U.S. Central Authority has numerous functions including facilitating the institution of judicial proceedings in the U.S. “with a view to obtaining the return of the child and, in a proper case, to make arrangements for organizing or securing the effective exercise of rights of access.” In April of 2008, the U.S.Central Authority assumed the responsibility for all incoming cases, and overseeing a network of volunteer attorneys.

The “Attorney Network” provides critical assistance. Lawyers that join the “Attorney Network” are asked to consider taking Hague Convention return and access cases on a pro bono or reduced fee basis. There is never an obligation to take a case, and legal fees and expenses may be recoverable under the Convention’s Article 26 and the implementing statute (42.U.S.C 11607), and under state law when state law remedies are pursued (e.g., UCCJEA). In addition, lawyers with and without Hague experience are welcome to join the Attorney Network, as the Attorney Network offers a host of information and mentor programs. In addition to incoming cases of abduction, attorneys can also represent parents in abduction prevention cases and outgoing abduction cases.

Patricia M. Lee, a Florida attorney practicing in the area of parental child abduction and a Director of the I CARE Foundation states, I feel privileged to have been a referral attorney for the implementing agency for many years of my private practice. The trauma experienced by victimized children and parents when faced with a child abduction, especially in the international arena, is overwhelming, primarily due to the lack of experienced attorneys, but also, due to the great financial burden, and cultural and language barriers. When they have nowhere else to turn and are so desperate, being able to help these people has been a rewarding experience personally, as well as professionally. It is worth every hour I have spent climbing the learning curve in this little known area of the law. OCI has always been responsive and helpful in the practicalities of dealing with clients living abroad, and the network of mentor attorneys available across the U.S., nothing short of a wealth of information and assistance. My experience in taking these cases has been humbling, to say the least, as I have seen the very best of my profession, which is too often the object of jokes and derision. I would encourage any attorney to join the Attorney Network.

Peter Thomas Senese, a member of the I CARE Foundation, author, filmmaker, child abduction prevention advocate and the author of Chasing The Cylcone, and, co-author of ‘The World Turned Upside Down’ commented, “The number of international parental abduction cases originating from or landing in Hawaii, Alaska, Washington, and even Oregon have increased substantially as international abduction as a whole has significantly risen. For parents who are unexpectedly forced to chase after their abducted child, having a lawyer familiar with the complexities of international jurisdiction and child abduction is the difference between having a child returned home or lost forever. The initiative to recruit skilled lawyers to join the Department of State’s Attorney Network is critical to the welfare of tens of thousands of at-risk children. For lawyers who participate in the program the benefits are significant.”

If you are a lawyer interested in finding out more about the Hague Convention Attorney Network, visit http://www.travel.state.gov/childabduction and click For Attorneys & Judges, or write to HagueConventionAttorneyNetwork(at)state(dot)gov. You may also call 202-501-4444. To learn more about international parental child abduction please visit http://www.travel.state.gov/abduction. To receive an application to join the Attorney Network, please visit http://travel.state.gov/pdf/AttorneyNetworkFlyer.pdf.

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