G v G [No. 2] (Approved) [2026] IEHC 92 (11 February 2026)

G v G [No. 2] (Approved) [2026] IEHC 92 (11 February 2026)

The undertakings offered by the father are sufficient and reasonable to secure the child's return, as there is no evidence of risk or inability of Kansas courts to address welfare and maintenance. The mother's proposed undertakings are excessive and unsupported by precedent or evidence.

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Citation
[2026] IEHC 92
Parties
Applicant: G; Respondent: G (No. 2)
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Judgment Date
11 February 2026
Procedural Posture
Child Abduction Under Hague Convention / Post Return Order, Determination of Undertakings
Outcome
Undertakings by the father accepted with minor revisions; order for return of child with 2-week stay for appeal.
Legal Topics
Child Abduction, Hague Convention, Undertakings, Custody, Maintenance
Family Law International Law Child Abduction Hague Convention Undertakings Custody Maintenance

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Parties

G

Applicant

G (No. 2)

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Child Abduction Under Hague Convention / Post Return Order, Determination of Undertakings

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Are the mother's proposed undertakings required for the child's return under the Hague Convention?
  2. 2 What undertakings should the father provide to facilitate the child's return?
  3. 3 Do the precedents cited justify the scope of undertakings sought?

Ratio Decidendi

The undertakings offered by the father are sufficient and reasonable to secure the child's return, as there is no evidence of risk or inability of Kansas courts to address welfare and maintenance. The mother's proposed undertakings are excessive and unsupported by precedent or evidence.

Court Disposition

Undertakings by the father accepted with minor revisions; order for return of child with 2-week stay for appeal.

Orders

  • Father to provide and pay for rental of property in Wichita, Kansas for 3 months.
  • Father to pay $1,500 per month for 3 months for maintenance and childcare expenses.