If a parent removes a child from a jurisdiction without the consent of the other parent or without the proper relocation proceedings that authorize such, a court may intervene. If the matter involves countries that follow the Hague Convention, a parent may apply to the court for the child’s return if it is found that… Continue reading Child Wrongfully Retained: Mother Does Not Return Child After Trip
Category: International Custody
SCC to Rule on the Best Interests of the Child in International Parenting Disputes
A case set for hearing next month by the Supreme Court of Canada could have a significant impact on how the concept of a child’s best interests – the dominant factor in family law disputes involving children in Canada – is analyzed in the context of international parenting disputes. While the case originated in Ontario,… Continue reading SCC to Rule on the Best Interests of the Child in International Parenting Disputes