H v. C [2006] ScotCS CSOH_115 (18 July 2006)

H v. C [2006] ScotCS CSOH_115 (18 July 2006)

The removal of the children from the Netherlands to Scotland on 18 June 2005 was wrongful under Article 3 of the Hague Convention, as the mother intended to stay permanently and breached the father's custody rights. No acquiescence by the father was established, as his actions and the mother's own Sheriff Court proceedings demonstrated he did not accept the status quo or relinquish his rights. The requirements of Article 12 were met, and the court was bound to order the return of the children forthwith.

Citation
[2006] ScotCS CSOH_115
Parties
Petitioner: H; Respondent: C
Jurisdiction
Scotland
Judgment Date
18 July 2006
Procedural Posture
Petition for Return of Children Under Hague Convention / Final Judgment
Outcome
petition granted
Legal Topics
International Child Abduction, Custody Rights, Wrongful Removal, Wrongful Retention, Acquiescence Under Hague Convention
Family Law International Law International Child Abduction Custody Rights Wrongful Removal Wrongful Retention Acquiescence Under Hague Convention

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Parties

H

Petitioner

C

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Petition for Return of Children Under Hague Convention / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the removal or retention of the children from the Netherlands to Scotland was wrongful under Article 3 of the Hague Convention
  2. 2 Whether the father acquiesced in the removal or retention under Article 13 of the Hague Convention

Ratio Decidendi

The removal of the children from the Netherlands to Scotland on 18 June 2005 was wrongful under Article 3 of the Hague Convention, as the mother intended to stay permanently and breached the father's custody rights. No acquiescence by the father was established, as his actions and the mother's own Sheriff Court proceedings demonstrated he did not accept the status quo or relinquish his rights. The requirements of Article 12 were met, and the court was bound to order the return of the children forthwith.

Court Disposition

petition granted

Orders

  • Order for the return of the children to the Netherlands forthwith under Article 12 of the Hague Convention