The Lorenz family, after some significant litigation, is proceeding towards a final resolution in the Hague Abduction Convention suit filed by Ms. Lorenz in the U.S. District Court for the ED of Michigan. As a preliminary matter, Ms. Lorenz filed a motion to waive "affirmative defense" and to … Read More about Case Update (2021): Lorenz v. Lorenz; waiver of “affirmative defense” under Hague Abduction Convention
Case Update (2020): Pawananun v. Pettit; child abuse should be serious and well-documented to be considered as a grave risk of harm
In the case of Pawananun v. Pettit, the U.S. District Court returned the parties' two daughters to their habitual residence of Thailand. The parties stipulated that the father, Mr. Pettit, had wrongfully removed the parties' children from Thailand. Mr. Pettit focused on arguing … Read More about Case Update (2020): Pawananun v. Pettit; child abuse should be serious and well-documented to be considered as a grave risk of harm