Habitual Residence: Standards for Initial Determination and Appellate Review

The United States Supreme Court resolved a circuit split on the issue of habitual residence and set forth the standard for appellate review.

Holdings

Custody Rights | Wrongful Retention

This case comes from the Supreme Court of Canada. Although not binding in the U.S. courts, the Canadian court’s analysis considers U.S. prec­edent and may be of interest to U.S. courts.

Habitual Residence | Unilateral Change of Residence

Commencement of Proceedings Defined | Article 12 Defense | Settlement