The SDNY granted Mr. Velozny's motion for summary judgment on July 22, 2021, and ordered his minor children returned to Israel. The focus of the court was primarily on Ms. Velozny's argument of certain exceptions to returning the children, after it was clear that Mr. Velozny had met the burden … Read More about Case Update (2021): Velozny v. Velozny, summary judgment granted and children returned
Case Update (2021): Lukic v. Elezovic; summary judgment granted and child returned under Hague Abduction Convention
On February 9, 2021, in the case of Lukic v. Elezovic, the U.S. District Court for the ED of NY ordered the minor child returned to Montenegro after both parties filed motions for summary judgment. The court reviewed memorandums and affidavits, and issued its order granting the father's … Read More about Case Update (2021): Lukic v. Elezovic; summary judgment granted and child returned under Hague Abduction Convention
Case Update (2020): Jacquety v. Baptisa; Hague Abduction Petitions and suing third parties
On October 7, 2020, in the case of Jacquety v. Baptisa, the U.S. District Court addressed the preliminary matter of whether Baptisa's apparent boyfriend, Wadghiri, was a proper party to the litigation. Jacquety filed a Hague Abduction return petition in the U.S. District Court for the Southern … Read More about Case Update (2020): Jacquety v. Baptisa; Hague Abduction Petitions and suing third parties