International Enforcement Under the Hague Convention

When a parent moves overseas, the Hague Child Support Convention is the main path to keep collecting — if the country is a member.

How it works

Many nations enforce U.S. support orders through the Convention. Central Authorities in each country handle transmission, and certified copies with translations are mandatory. Processing timelines vary by jurisdiction.

When the country isn't a member

Enforcement outside signatory nations requires alternative routes and local counsel — recognition of the U.S. judgment under that country's own law rather than the Convention's streamlined process.

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