N. (C.) v. K.-D. (P.) [2004] IEHC 418 (16 December 2004)

N. (C.) v. K.-D. (P.) [2004] IEHC 418 (16 December 2004)

The minor was habitually resident in Arizona at the time of the alleged wrongful removal, not Illinois. Even if this were incorrect, the grave risk exception under Article 13(b) applies due to the child's terminal illness, inability to travel, and dependence on his mother, making return a grave risk of physical and psychological harm.

Citation
[2004] IEHC 418
Parties
Applicant: C. N.; Respondent: P. K.-D.
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Judgment Date
16 December 2004
Procedural Posture
Application Under Hague Convention (child Abduction) / High Court Judgment
Outcome
Application dismissed; order for return refused.
Legal Topics
Child Abduction, Hague Convention, Habitual Residence, Grave Risk Exception, Custody Rights
Family Law International Law Child Abduction Hague Convention Habitual Residence Grave Risk Exception Custody Rights

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Parties

C. N.

Applicant

P. K.-D.

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Application Under Hague Convention (child Abduction) / High Court Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 What was the habitual residence of the minor at the date of the alleged wrongful removal?
  2. 2 Did the applicant or the courts of Illinois have rights of custody within the meaning of Article 3 of the Hague Convention at the time of the alleged removal?
  3. 3 Has the respondent demonstrated that the child is now well settled in Ireland such that the court should refuse to make an order for return under Article 12?

Ratio Decidendi

The minor was habitually resident in Arizona at the time of the alleged wrongful removal, not Illinois. Even if this were incorrect, the grave risk exception under Article 13(b) applies due to the child's terminal illness, inability to travel, and dependence on his mother, making return a grave risk of physical and psychological harm.

Court Disposition

Application dismissed; order for return refused.

Orders

  • Order for return of the child refused.
  • Application dismissed.