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): Sacchi v. Dervishi; Hague Child Abduction Convention, Consent to Relocate, COVID-19 Return to EU
As the COVID-19 pandemic drags on, it is inevitable we will see more international cases that address this issue, even if tangentially.In the case of Sacchi v. Dervishi, the US District Court for the Northern District of California ordered two children returned to their habitual residence of Italy … Read More about Case Update (2020): Sacchi v. Dervishi; Hague Child Abduction Convention, Consent to Relocate, COVID-19 Return to EU
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