Hague Convention

The Hague Convention refers to various international declarations and treaties negotiated during the Hague Conferences in the Netherlands. The primary purpose of these conventions is to establish international laws, address the laws of war, resolve disputes, promote peace, and protect cultural heritage during armed conflicts. The two Hague Conferences were held in 1899 and 1907. A third conference was scheduled for 1914 but was postponed to 1915; however, it ultimately did not take place due to the outbreak of World War I. These conferences also addressed the rules and codes for soldiers during wartime.

Reasons for the Hague Convention 1996

As migration and immigration have progressed, the number of international marriages has gradually increased. In cases of family disputes or when a partner on a dependent visa is a victim of domestic abuse, filing for divorce becomes necessary. However, when it comes to child custody issues in court, judges cannot act unilaterally, which can lead to complications. To address this issue and protect the rights of children, countries came together to draft a convention in 1966 in The Hague, known as the Hague Service Convention of 1966. The list of Hague Convention Countries is: Albania, Bahamas, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Ireland, Finland, Greece, Germany, Japan, Italy, Mexico, and many more. 

Hague Apostille Convention

The Hague Apostille Convention simplifies the process of authenticating documents for international use. Its key feature is the simplification of document authentication, which eliminates the need for multiple verifications by different authorities across international borders. This makes the documentation process much easier and is recognized in more than 100 countries, facilitating global acceptance when traveling internationally. Some countries that are part of the Hague Apostille Convention include Brazil, Canada, Austria, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Israel, Japan, Thailand, and many others.