International Custody Dispute
/ɪntərˈnæʃənəl ˈkʌstədi dɪˈspjut/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal conflict between parties from different jurisdictions over the custody of a child, often involving international law and treaties.
The international custody dispute required invoking the Hague Convention to resolve the child's placement.
Forms
- international custody dispute
- international custody disputes
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Commentary
International custody disputes often implicate complex jurisdictional issues and require reference to international treaties such as the Hague Convention.
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