The voice of the child in proceedings in Poland

Refusal to return – child’s objection

A judge may refuse to order the return of a child if he/she finds that the child objects to being returned and has attained an age and degree of maturity at which it is appropriate to take account of its views (art. 13). How does the court determine that a child...
Brazilian new rules on Child Abduction proceedings

Brazilian new rules on Child Abduction proceedings

Brazilian new rules on Child Abduction proceedings: highlights on the Brazilian National Council of Justice Resolution #449 The Convention of 25 October 1980 on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction (“1980 HCCH Convention”) is a successful multilateral...
The child abduction procedure in Italy

The child abduction procedure in Italy

The child abduction procedure in Italy The Italian procedure to be followed in the case of international abduction of a child habitually resident in Italy is governed by Law No. 64 of 15th January 1994: in particular, the national regulations complement the...