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Cross-Border Child Support Enforcement

Written by Global Immigrate consultants · Reviewed by Oscar Yip, Founder & Managing Director

Summary

Hague Maintenance Convention and reciprocity help recognition abroad.

Short answer: when parents live in different countries, child support can be recognised and enforced via the Hague Maintenance Convention or bilateral arrangements. Moving does not automatically erase prior orders.

FAQ

Lower income abroad means pay less?

Modification can be sought — not automatic.

If unpaid?

Credit, travel and even criminal consequences possible.

Disclose arrears in immigration?

Character and public-charge reviews may relate.

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