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In re A, HA v MB (Brussels II revised: article 11(7) application): FD 24 Aug 2007

The father sought the return of his child to England after he was granted an application for contact. Held: The procedures were inadequate, but a contact order was not an judgment requiring the return of a child to the UK. The court set out a recommended practice for such applications. Judges: Singer J Citations: [2007] … Continue reading In re A, HA v MB (Brussels II revised: article 11(7) application): FD 24 Aug 2007

E (BIIa: Recognition and Enforcement): CA 4 Aug 2020

his appeal concerns the extent of the obligation upon the court in England and Wales to enforce a foreign order in relation to children. It directly concerns one provision of the Brussels II revised Regulation (Council Regulation (EC) No. 2201/2003) (‘BIIa’) but the underlying principles are of broad application in cases where the court is … Continue reading E (BIIa: Recognition and Enforcement): CA 4 Aug 2020

J and E (Children: Brussels II Revised: Article 15): FC 11 Nov 2014

The local authority applied to the court for care orders and placement orders in respect of two young girls. The parents opposed the local authority’s applications. The mother was Hungarian. The father was Hungarian/Roma. The mother applied under Article 15(2)(a) of the Regulation for an order requesting that the Hungarian court should assume jurisdiction with … Continue reading J and E (Children: Brussels II Revised: Article 15): FC 11 Nov 2014

Re E (Children) (Abduction: Custody Appeal): SC 10 Jun 2011

Two children were born in Norway to a British mother (M) and Norwegian father (F). Having lived in Norway, M brought them to England to stay, but without F’s knowledge or consent. M replied to his application for their return that the children would be at risk if returned, alleging psychological abuse by F. She … Continue reading Re E (Children) (Abduction: Custody Appeal): SC 10 Jun 2011

MD v AA and Another: FD 31 Jul 2014

M appealed against English orders recognising and registering a decision of the Bucharest Court of Appeal ordered that the custody of D who had lived with his mother in England since the age of eight weeks, should be transferred to his father in Romania. The order was registered for enforcement here. Held: Recognition of the … Continue reading MD v AA and Another: FD 31 Jul 2014

V v V: FD 20 May 2011

The court was asked as to its jurisdiction to hear a divorce petition under the Regulation Brussels II Revised. Judges: Peter Jackson J Citations: [2011] EWHC 1190 (Fam), [2011] 2 FLR 778 Links: Bailii Statutes: Council Regulation (EC) No 2201/2003 Jurisdiction: England and Wales Cited by: Cited – Rapisarda v Colladon (Irregular Divorces) FC 30-Sep-2014 … Continue reading V v V: FD 20 May 2011

Vigreux v Michel and Another: CA 18 May 2006

The mother sought the return of her children to France. Her summons had been dismissed after balancing the policy of the Convention against the strength of the child’s objection to return together with certain welfare considerations. The discretionary balance was weighted against the making of a return order. Held: The appeal succeeded. The welfare considerations … Continue reading Vigreux v Michel and Another: CA 18 May 2006

A v A and another (Children) (Children: Habitual Residence) (Reunite International Child Abduction Centre intervening): SC 9 Sep 2013

Acquisition of Habitual Residence Habitual residence can in principle be lost and another habitual residence acquired on the same day. Held: The provisions giving the courts of a member state jurisdiction also apply where there is an alternative jurisdiction in a non-member state such as the United States. The Regulation also deals with how child … Continue reading A v A and another (Children) (Children: Habitual Residence) (Reunite International Child Abduction Centre intervening): SC 9 Sep 2013

Rapisarda v Colladon (Irregular Divorces): FC 30 Sep 2014

The court considered applications to set aside some 180 petitions for divorce on the grounds that they appeared to be attempts to pervert the course of justice by wrongfully asserting residence in order to benefit from the UK jurisdiction. Held: It had been asserted that the English court had jurisdiction to entertain the petition in … Continue reading Rapisarda v Colladon (Irregular Divorces): FC 30 Sep 2014

London Borough of Camden v Caratt and Others: FD 31 Jul 2013

The court was asked whether the provisions of article 15 of Council Regulation(EC) Bo 2201/2003, commonly known as Brussels II Revised and hereafter ‘BIIR’, may be used to facilitate a transfer of proceedings between jurisdictions within the United Kingdom. [2013] EWHC 2336 (Fam), [2013] Fam Law 1531 Bailii England and Wales Children Updated: 19 November … Continue reading London Borough of Camden v Caratt and Others: FD 31 Jul 2013

C v M: ECJ 9 Oct 2014

ECJ (Judgment) Urgent preliminary ruling procedure – Area of freedom, security and justice – Judicial cooperation in civil matters – Regulation (EC) No 2201/2003 – Hague Convention of 25 October 1980 on the civil aspects of international child abduction – Concept of ‘habitual residence’ of a child following the divorce of its parents – Lawful … Continue reading C v M: ECJ 9 Oct 2014

Rapisarda v Colladon (Irregular Divorces); FC 30 Sep 2014

References: [2014] EWFC 35 Links: Bailii Coram: Sir James Munby P FD The court considered applications to set aside some 180 petitions for divorce on the grounds that they appeared to be attempts to pervert the course of justice by wrongfully asserting residence in order to benefit from the UK jurisdiction. Held: It had been … Continue reading Rapisarda v Colladon (Irregular Divorces); FC 30 Sep 2014