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Hague Convention - Form 1

Form 1

Application in Accordance with the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abductionfor the Return of a Child Abducted from New Zealand

Section 9(1), Guardianship Amendment Act 1991

REQUESTING CENTRAL AUTHORITY OR APPLICANT: REQUESTED AUTHORITY:


This application concerns the following child: ................................................... [Insert full name of child to whom application relates], who will attain the age of 16 years on ................ 19 ......

NOTE: The following particulars should be completed in full where possible.

I. IDENTITY OF THE CHILD AND ITS PARENTS:

1. Child

Name and first names:


Date and place of birth:


Habitual residence before removal or retention:


Passport number or identity card number, if any:


Description (and attach a photograph, if possible):



2. Parents

(a) Mother: Name and first names:


Date and place of birth:


Nationality:


Occupation:


Habitual residence:


Address:


Passport number or identity card number, if any:


(b) Father: Name and first names:


Date and place of birth:


Nationality:


Occupation:


Habitual residence:


Address:


Passport number or identity card number, if any:




(c) Date and place of marriage*:


* If never married, state "Not married".

II--REQUESTING INDIVIDUAL OR INSTITUTION (who actually exercised custody before the removal or retention):

Name and first names:


Date and place of birth:


Nationality of individual applicant:


Occupation individual applicant:


Address:


Passport number or identity card number, if any:



Relationship to the child:


Name and address of legal adviser, if any:


III--PLACE WHERE THE CHILD IS THOUGHT TO BE:

Information concerning the person alleged to have removed or retained the child:


1. Name and first names:


2. Date and place of birth, if known:


3. Nationality, if known:


4. Occupation:


5. Last known address:


6. Passport number or identity card number, if any:



Description (and attach a photograph, if possible):



Address of the child:


  • Other persons who might be able to supply additional information relating to the whereabouts of the child:
  • [Give full name and address, if possible.]




IV--TIME, PLACE, DATE, AND CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE WRONGFUL REMOVAL OR RETENTION:





V--FACTUAL OR LEGAL GROUNDS JUSTIFYING THE REQUEST:





VI--CIVIL PROCEEDINGS IN PROGRESS:





VII--CHILD IS TO BE RETURNED TO:

  1. Name and first names

1. Date and place of birth:


2. Address:


3. Telephone number:


4. Proposed arrangements for return of the child:





VIII--OTHER REMARKS:



IX--LIST OF DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:

The following documents are attached:

* (a) Certified copy of relevant decision or agreement concerning custody or access:

* (b) Certificate or affidavit as to the applicable law:

* (c) Information relating to the social background of the child:

* (d) Authorisation empowering the Central Authority to act on behalf of the applicant:

* (e) Photograph of the child:

* (f) Photograph of the person alleged to have removed or retained the child:

* (g) Other (specify).

* Delete whichever is not applicable.

Date: ..................................................

Place: ................................................

Signature (or stamp, or both) of the requesting Central Authority or applicant.

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