Seventh Meeting of the International Transfer of Maintenance Funds Experts’ Group
From 2 to 4 February 2026, the seventh meeting of the International Transfer of Maintenance Funds Experts’ Group (ITMFEG) was held online, hosted by the Permanent Bureau (PB). The meeting had close to 60 registered delegates and other experts, representing 26 HCCH Members and two Observers, in addition to members of the PB.
Pursuant to its mandate (C&R No 30 of CGAP 2019), the ITMFEG continued its work discussing good practices in relation to the cross-border transfer of maintenance payments. During the meeting, participants discussed the future work and nature of the ITMFEG as a forum for the exchange of information on best practices and progress achieved in this area, as well as its role in supporting new Contracting Parties to gain relevant expertise. An aide-mémoire, providing a short overview of the main points of discussion, can be found here. The ITMFEG will present a report on the progress of its work to the Council on General Affairs and Policy of the HCCH in March 2026.
More information on the 2007 Child Support Convention and 2007 Maintenance Obligations Protocol is available on the Child Support Section of the HCCH website.