Age of Child | Attorney Fees and Costs

In this case, the Seventh Circuit addressed the loss of jurisdiction when a child turns sixteen years of age and whether sanctions were warranted for a frivolous appeal.

Holdings

Younger Abstention | Exceptions to Abstention

Custody Rights | Settlement Agreements | Choice of Law

Habitual Residence | Wrongful Retention | Child’s Objection to Return

In this case, a mother filed a petition for the return of her child to Canada after the father refused to send the child back from the United States after a visit.

Holding