The parents were unmarried, living together in England. After the separation, the mother returned to Ireland with the child without informing the father who had continued direct involvement in the child’s care. He now sought an order under the Convention.
Held: In the absence of a parental responsibility order an unmarried father could not acquire sufficient standing to apply under the convention, despite his involvement in the care. Each case however is to be decided on its own facts.
Judges:
Munby J
Citations:
Gazette 12-Dec-2002
Statutes:
Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction 15
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Children
Updated: 15 July 2022; Ref: scu.178435
