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

The court was asked as to points of both law and fact under Article 3 of Council Regulation (EC) No 2201/2203, commonly known as Brussels II (revised). The greek father and english mother and their children had lived in Greece and England. W began divorce proceedings in England. H said that they were habitually resident … Continue reading Marinos v Marinos: FD 3 Sep 2007