From Guest Blogger, Bruce Hale of Modern Family Law The family law bar is facing a number of challenges posed by the global pandemic. Much has already been written on the impact of the pandemic to matters of child custody and support. Lesser known are issues in family … Read More about ART Update: COVID and international surrogacy update
Case Update (2020): Guerra v. Rodas; 1980 Hague Abduction Convention, Consent & Grave Risk not found; Return Stayed because of COVID-19
In the case of Guerra v. Rodas, (Case No. CIV-20-96-SLP), Plaintiff Mother sought the return of her minor child to Guatemala. The child was removed from Guatemala in March 2019 by the child’s biological Father. In May 2019, Plaintiff Mother reported the child’s removal to law enforcement … Read More about Case Update (2020): Guerra v. Rodas; 1980 Hague Abduction Convention, Consent & Grave Risk not found; Return Stayed because of COVID-19
Case Update (2020): Gallegos v. Garcia Soto; 1980 Convention, Grave Risk, Return Stayed due to COVID-19
On April 30, 2020, the US District Court for the Western District of Texas Austin Division issued an order in the case of Gallegos v. Garcia Soto returning the parties’ minor child to Mexico. The court, which took evidence in early March took the further step of staying its return order … Read More about Case Update (2020): Gallegos v. Garcia Soto; 1980 Convention, Grave Risk, Return Stayed due to COVID-19
India Update: Implications of the Lockdown on Family Cases in India (GUEST BLOGGER)
From Guest Blogger, Subham Jain in Delhi, IndiaImplications of Lockdown on Family Law Cases in Indian Jurisdiction: Present & FutureWhile many are enjoying the time being spent with the families, there are many who are facing difficulty in keeping intact their marital cord. There is a tremendous … Read More about India Update: Implications of the Lockdown on Family Cases in India (GUEST BLOGGER)
UK Update: Family Courts and Child Abduction in the Time of Corona (GUEST BLOGGER)
From Guest Blogger, James Netto of Dawson Cornwell in LondonAbduction in times of coronaMuch to the ire of certain abducting parents, it is still business (almost) as usual for the High Court of Justice in London. Although the UK is on lockdown preventing people from leaving home bar in very … Read More about UK Update: Family Courts and Child Abduction in the Time of Corona (GUEST BLOGGER)