Welcome to the official website of The Office for International Legal Protection of Children!

Established by the Social and Legal Protection of Children Act (No. 359/1999 Sb., § 3), The Office is the Central authority responsible for protection of children in civil matters having cross-border implications.Scope of activity of the Office:

• International recovery of child support and other forms of family maintenance
• Inter-country adoption
• Wrongful removal or retention of children (i. e. “international child abduction")
• Protection of minors and protection of vulnerable adults in specific cases (e. g. the Office is authorized to act as a guardian ad litem).

The Office is an administrative body with state-wide authority. It is not, however, a court or a judicial body authorized to decide on judicial matters. Within the scope of its powers, the Office:

• Provides consultation to the public
• Communicates and interacts with foreign authorities
• Assists lawmakers in developing international and domestic legislation

more information about the Office

Consultations

A request for information may be submitted to the Office by:

• Telephone (in case of less complicated requests)

• Mail or e-mail (the Office is obliged to respond within 30 days of receiving the written request

• In-person appointment (a confirmation prior to the appointment is necessary) primarily during office hours, i. e. Wednesdays from 8.30 am till 5.00 pm.

The change of address of the Office for International Legal Protection of Children

Urad pro mezinarodnepravni ochranu deti/Office for International Legal Protection of children has changed its address.
Since October 12th 2009 please send all your inquiries to:

Office for international Legal Protection of Children
Silingrovo namesti 3/4
602 00 Brno, CZ

Telephone and fax numbers are still valid.