Get Ds-3013 2017

Filling out the DS-3013 form can be a crucial step in seeking the return of a child under the Hague Convention. This guide will provide you with clear, step-by-step instructions to help you successfully complete the form online.

Follow the steps to accurately fill out the DS-3013 form.

1. Click the ‘Get Form’ button to access the DS-3013 form and open it in the designated editor.
2. In Section I, provide all relevant details for the first child subject of the application, including the child's full name, date of birth, and place of birth.
3. Continue filling out the child's address at the time of removal, their current location, and physical characteristics such as weight and height.
4. Provide additional details for the child's parents if their names are not listed in the subsequent sections.
5. In Section II, fill out your own information as the applicant. Include your relationship to the child, personal details, and contact information.
6. In Section III, complete the details for the person alleged to have wrongfully removed or retained the child, including their identity and contact information.
7. For Section IV, if there are additional children involved, repeat the information requested for each child.
8. In Section V, describe the time, place, date, and circumstances of the wrongful removal or retention.
9. Section VI requires you to provide factual and legal justification for the request, including custody rights and relevant documentation.
10. In Sections VII and VIII, detail any proposed travel arrangements for the return of the child and list other individuals who might have information about the child's whereabouts.
11. Complete Section IX with any other relevant information and sign the application in blue ink, ensuring to include the date.
12. Once all sections are filled out and reviewed for accuracy, save your changes, and if needed, download, print, or share the completed form.

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