Think international—the interplay between Hague Convention and care proceedings

Table of contents

• Original news
• What issues did this case raise?
• How helpful is the case in clarifying how the court will approach an application for a return order?
• What are the implications for lawyers and their clients?
• Are there any patterns/trends emerging in the law in this area?

Article summary

Family analysis: Michael Gration, barrister at 4 Paper Buildings, believes a recent appeal to return a 10-year old child to France highlights the need for the parties and the court to consider the basis for jurisdiction whenever a case has a foreign element.