The parties are unmarried parents to 2 children, ages 13 and 11. The children were born in and lived their lives in Merida, Yucatan, Mexico (their habitual residence). In June 2018, the Mexican family court awarded the Mother sole custody with visitation to the Father. The children's passports … Read More about Case Update (7 March 2022): Martinez v. Palmer; injunctive relief granted pending evidentiary hearing in Hague Abduction matter
Case Update (2020): Babcock v. Babcock; Provisional remedies under ICARA, no notice for temporary restraining order
The International Child Abduction Remedies Act allows a parent who is seeking the return of his or her child under the 1980 Hague Abduction Convention to request provisional remedies (see Sec. 9004). In the case of Babcock v. Babcock, Mrs. Babcock did just that (in August 2020). She … Read More about Case Update (2020): Babcock v. Babcock; Provisional remedies under ICARA, no notice for temporary restraining order