Once a return order is issued by the Family Court, the Singapore Central Authority will assist to facilitate the safe return of the child back to the country of habitual residence. The Singapore Central Authority will also liaise with the relevant Contracting State’s Central Authority on this.

If the taking parent does not comply with the Court order, the taking parent is deemed to be in contempt of the Court. The applicant for the return of the child may initiate committal proceedings for contempt of court against the taking parent for non-compliance of the Court order. A party found to be in contempt of court can be liable to be fined or jailed, or both.