Convention on the international recovery of child support and other forms of family maintenance

added reservation
30-06-2025
Pursuant to Articles 44(3) and 62 of the Convention, the Government of the Kingdom of Denmark objects to the use of French in communications between Central Authorities. Until further notice the Convention shall not apply to Greenland and the Faroe Islands.

added reservation
06-02-2025
The Republic of El Salvador, in accordance with articles 62 and 44, paragraph 3, of the Convention, objects to the use of the French language in communications addressed to Salvadoran authorities. The Republic of El Salvador, in accordance with article 63 and in accordance with article 44, paragraph 1, of the Convention, recommends the use of the Spanish language for any communication addressed to the Central Authority of El Salvador or other authorities of the country.

added reservation
25-10-2024
1. In accordance with Article 62, the Republic of Paraguay makes the reservation, with respect to Article 2 (2), that it reserves the right to limit the application of the Convention in respect of sub-paragraph 1 (a) of Article 2 to persons who have not attained the age of 18 years. 2. In accordance with Article 63, the Republic of Paraguay declares that, with respect to Article 2 (3), it will extend the application of the Convention with respect to other maintenance obligations arising from a family relationship, parentage, marriage or affinity, including in particular obligations in respect of vulnerable persons.

added reservation
14-05-2024
1. The following reservations shall be made with regard to the Convention of 23 November 2007 on the International Recovery of Child Support and Other Forms of Family Maintenance: a) In accordance with Article 62, Georgia reserves the right to limit the application of the Convention under Article 2 (2). Thus, Georgia will apply the Convention to maintenance obligations arising from a parent-child relationship towards a person under the age of 18 years. b) In accordance with Article 62, Georgia makes a reservation regarding Article 44 (3) that it objects to the use of French as the language of communication between the Central Authorities. 2. The following declarations shall be made with regard to the Convention of 23 November 2007 on the International Recovery of Child Support and Other Forms of Family Maintenance: a) In accordance with Article 4 (1) of the Convention, the Ministry of Justice of Georgia shall be designated as the Central Authority in Georgia; b) In accordance with Article 63 (1) and Article 11 (1) (g) of the Convention, regarding the applications under Article 10, Georgia requires the following list of additional documents and information: b.a) Application under Article 10 (1) (b): b.a.a) An application for the enforcement of a decision shall include: b.a.a.a) Application addressed to the Supreme Court of Georgia; b.a.a.b) The name of the court issuing a decision, the date of the decision and details of the parties to the proceedings; b.a.a.c) Details of the bank account to which the enforced amounts should be transferred; b.a.a.d) Signature of the applicant, and in case of applicant’s minority, signature of the legal representative on the application; b.a.a.e) Information on the whereabouts of the debtor; b.a.a.f) In case of non-existence of the original document of a decision, information about the reason for this; b.a.b) An application for the enforcement of a decision must be accompanied by the following documents: b.a.b.a) Original document or duly certified copy of a decision; b.a.b.b) A document confirming the entry into force of a decision; b.a.b.c) A certified copy of the marriage certificate, if necessary; b.a.b.d) A certified copy of the divorce certificate, if necessary; b.a.b.e) The child's birth certificate or adoption certificate, if necessary; b.a.b.f) Supporting documents which should be attached to the application (Note: These documents have to be originals or certified copies); b.a.b.g) Any other relevant documents requested by court/the Central Authority. Note: Documents drawn up in a foreign language/original language should be accompanied by a certified translation in the Georgian language; b.b) Applications under Article 10 (1) (c) and (d): b.b.a) An application on child maintenance shall include: b.b.a.a) Respondent’s identification information (ID number, date of birth); b.b.a.b) An indication of the monthly amount of maintenance claimed and the period for which maintenance is sought; b.b.a.c) Information about the representatives of the creditor and the debtor; b.b.a.d) Information on the relationship between the creditor and the debtor; b.b.a.e) Information about the creditor’s monthly expenses; b.b.a.f) Information on the education and employment of the parent taking care of the child; b.b.a.g) Reference to the evidence that should be used to substantiate the facts; b.b.a.h) Information on the marital and social status of the creditor and the debtor. b.b.b) An application for the establishment of a decision awarding child support shall be accompanied by the following documents: b.b.b.a) Civil action; b.b.b.b) Documents relevant to the financial situation (e.g. income / expenditures / assets); b.b.b.c) Documents evidencing the termination of the marriage or other relationship, if applicable; b.b.b.d) The child's birth certificate or adoption certificate, if necessary; b.b.b.e) Application for legal assistance; b.b.b.f) Documents confirming the parent-child relationship; b.b.b.g) The decision of the appropriate authority on the appointment of a custodian or guardian; b.b.b.h) Supporting documents which should be attached to the application (Note: These documents have to be originals or certified copies); b.b.b.i) Any other relevant document requested by court/the Central Authority. Note: Documents drawn up in a foreign language / original language should be accompanied by a certified translation in the Georgian language. b.c) Application under Article 10 (1) (e) and (f): b.c.a) An application for modification of a decision establishing maintenance shall include: b.c.a.a) The title of the court issuing the decision, the date of the decision and details of the parties to the proceedings; b.c.a.b) The monthly amount of maintenance claimed by the party; b.c.a.c) Indication regarding the changed circumstances justifying the claim for a change to the amount of maintenance; b.c.a.d) Details of the bank account to which the amounts awarded should be transferred; b.c.a.e) Reference to the evidence that should be used to substantiate the facts; b.c.a.f) Information on the whereabouts of the respondent; b.c.a.g) Signature of the applicant, and in case of the applicant’s minority, signature of the legal representative on the application; b.c.b) An application for modification of a decision establishing maintenance shall be accompanied by the following documents: b.c.b.a) Civil action; b.c.b.b) Original document or certified copy of the court’s decision; b.c.b.c) Documents relevant to the financial situation (e.g. income / expenditures / assets); b.c.b.d) Information on the financial situation of the creditor/debtor; b.c.b.e) The child's birth certificate or adoption certificate, if necessary; b.c.b.f) Application for legal assistance; b.c.b.g) Certified copy of the marriage certificate, if necessary; b.c.b.h) Certified copy of the divorce certificate, if necessary; b.c.b.i) Supporting documents which should be attached to the application (Note: These documents have to be originals or certified copies); b.c.b.j) Any other relevant documents requested by Court/Central Authority. Note: Documents drawn up in a foreign language / original language should be accompanied by a certified translation in the Georgian language; b.d) Application under Article 10 (2) (b) and (c): b.d.a) An application for modification of a decision establishing maintenance shall include: b.d.a.a) The title of the court issuing the decision, the date of the decision and details of the parties to the proceedings; b.d.a.b) The monthly amount of maintenance requested by a party; b.d.a.c) Indication regarding the changed circumstances justifying the claim for a change to the amount of maintenance; b.d.a.d) Details of the bank account to which the amounts awarded should be transferred; b.d.a.e) Reference to the evidence that should be used to substantiate the facts; b.d.a.f) Information on the whereabouts of the respondent; b.d.a.g) Signature of the applicant. b.d.b) An application for modification of a decision establishing maintenance shall be accompanied by the following documents: b.d.b.a) Civil action; b.d.b.b) Court’s original decision or certified copy of the court’s decision; b.d.b.c) Documents relevant to the financial situation (e.g. income / expenditures/ assets); b.d.b.d) Information on the financial situation of the creditor/debtor; b.d.b.e) The child's birth certificate or adoption certificate, if necessary; b.d.b.f) Application for legal assistance; b.d.b.g) Certified copy of the marriage certificate, if necessary; b.d.b.h) Certified copy of the divorce certificate, if necessary; b.d.b.i) Supporting documents which should be attached to the application (Note: These documents have to be originals or certified copies); b.d.b.j) Any other relevant documents requested by court/the Central Authority. Note: Documents drawn up in a foreign language/original language should be accompanied by a certified translation in the Georgian language. c) In accordance with Article 63 of the Convention, Georgia declares that it will apply the alternative procedure, set out in Article 24, while considering the application for the recognition and enforcement of the foreign decision. d) In accordance with Article 63 of the Convention, with regard to Article 30 (7), Georgia declares that applications for the recognition and enforcement of a maintenance arrangement shall only be submitted through the Central Authority of Georgia. e) Georgia declares that the application of this Convention in relation to Georgia's regions of Abkhazia and the Tskhinvali region / South Ossetia – occupied by the Russian Federation as a result of its illegal military aggression - shall commence once Georgia's de facto jurisdiction over the occupied territories is fully restored.

added reservation
21-03-2024
Reservations: a. Article 2(2), regarding the scope of application of the Convention, the Dominican Republic reserves the right to limit the application of the Convention under sub-paragraph 1 a) to persons who have not attained the age of 18. b. Article 44(3), concerning language requirements, the Dominican Republic objects to the use of French for any communication between Central Authorities under paragraph (3) of Article 44. Declarations: a. Article 2(3), the Dominican Republic declares that it will extend the application of the whole Convention to maintenance obligations in respect of vulnerable persons. b. Article 30(7) concerning agreements on child support obligations, the Dominican Republic declares that applications for recognition and enforcement of a maintenance arrangement shall only be made through its Central Authority.

added reservation
09-01-2024
In accordance with Article 44, paragraph 1, and Article 63 of the Convention, any applications and related documents of requesting Member States shall be accepted for execution in the territory of the Republic of Cabo Verde if they are accompanied by a duly certified translation into the Portuguese language.

added reservation
01-12-2023
[The aforementioned treaty is] implemented on the territory of Ukraine in full, with the exception of the territories where hostilities are (were) conducted or temporarily occupied by the Russian Federation, on which it is impossible to fully guarantee the Ukrainian Party's fulfillment of its obligations under [this treaty] as a result of the armed aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine, as well as the introduction of martial law on the territory of Ukraine until the complete cessation of encroachment on the sovereignty, territorial integrity and inviolability of the borders of Ukraine. The regularly updated list of territories where hostilities are (were) conducted, or temporarily occupied by the Russian Federation is at the link below: https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/z1668-22#Text

added reservation
27-11-2023
1. Canada declares, in accordance with Article 63 and pursuant to Article 61, paragraph 1, that, in addition to the Provinces of Manitoba and Ontario, the Convention shall extend to the Province of British Columbia. 2. Canada declares with respect to the Province of British Columbia, in accordance with Article 63 and pursuant to Article 2, paragraph 3, that the Province of British Columbia will extend the application of the Convention as a whole to child support obligations that are consistent with the law applicable in the Province of British Columbia, including, but not limited to, child support obligations towards persons who are 21 years of age or older and are unable, by reason of illness, disability or other cause, including, but not limited to, enrollment in a full-time program of education, to withdraw from their parents’ charge or to obtain the necessaries of life. 3. Canada declares with respect to the Province of British Columbia, in accordance with Article 63 and pursuant to Article 2, paragraph 3, that the Province of British Columbia will extend the application of Chapters II (Administrative Co-operation) and III (Applications through Central Authorities) of the Convention to spousal support obligations, regardless of whether or not they exist alongside maintenance obligations arising from a parent-child relationship. 4. Canada makes a reservation with respect to the Province of British Columbia, in accordance with Article 62 and pursuant to Article 20, paragraph 2, in respect of Article 20, sub-paragraphs (1) c), (1) e) and (1) f). 5. Canada declares with respect to the Province of British Columbia, in accordance with Article 63 and pursuant to Article 30, paragraph 7, that applications for recognition and enforcement of a maintenance arrangement made in the Province of British Columbia shall only be made through the Central Authority of the Province of British Columbia. 6. Canada declares that it may at any time submit other declarations or modify its declarations in accordance with Article 62, and further declares that it may submit declarations or reservations with respect to other territorial units in accordance with Articles 62 and 63.

added reservation
27-10-2023
The Kyrgyz Republic, in accordance with articles 62 and 44 (3) of the Convention, waives the use of French in other communications between Central Authorities. Such other communications shall be conducted either in Russian language or English language. The Kyrgyz Republic, in accordance with Article 63 of the Convention, makes the following statements: 1) the application for recognition and enforcement will be subject to the recognition and enforcement procedure provided for in Article 24 (1) of the Convention, notwithstanding the provisions of Article 23 (2) to (11) of the Convention; 2) an application for recognition and enforcement of an alimony agreement in accordance with Article 30 (7) of the Convention may be applied only through the Central Authority of the Kyrgyz Republic; 3) pursuant to Article 44 (1) of the Convention, any applications and related documents of requesting Member States shall be accepted for execution in the territory of the Kyrgyz Republic if they are accompanied by a duly certified translation into the Kyrgyz and/or Russian languages.