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Father´s Rights in International Law Dr. Maurício Ejchel In family law, particularly when examining its impact in international contexts, the topic of paternal rights is rarely detailed, with few sources clarifying the specific rights and duties involved in the father’s role. Thus, questions about the effective right to exercise fatherhood must be detailed and compared

The Domestic Violence influence on Abducted Children’s Return Dr. Maurício Ejchel The Central Authority for the Hague Convention on International Child Abduction (CGAP) will host in June/2024 the international legal community at Sandton, South Africa, for the Forum on Domestic Violence and the Operation of Article 13(1)(b) of the 1980 Child Abduction Convention.  Recognizing the

The impact of Domestic Violence on Article 13(1)(b) of the 1980 Child Abduction Convention Dr. Maurício Ejchel The Central Authority for the Hague Convention on International Child Abduction (CGAP) will host in June/2024 the international legal community at Sandton, South Africa, for the Forum on Domestic Violence and the Operation of Article 13(1)(b) of the

EU Parliament Investigates Brazil’s Compliance with Hague Child Abduction Rules By Dr. Maurício Ejchel International & Family Lawyer (Brazil)   Brazil’s adherence to the 1980 Hague Convention on International Child Abduction is once more under scrutiny, now by the European Parliament, as the issue of EU children unlawfully retained in Brazil becomes increasingly visible. Historically,

The article discusses the Act of Fraudulent Commission of Reality (ACFR), a pattern where abducting parents manipulate reality to legitimize international child abductions. Employing strategies like false allegations of abuse and legal maneuvers in the destination country, these actions aim to obstruct the child’s repatriation under the 1980 Hague Convention. Statistical data from the Hague Conference on Private International Law shows a significant rise in invoking Article 13(1)(b) to justify non-repatriation due to alleged risks to the child. This highlights the need for rigorous examination of such claims to ensure they are not exploitations of ACFR tactics, safeguarding the child’s best interests.

The article discusses the Act of Fraudulent Commission of Reality (ACFR), a pattern where abducting parents manipulate reality to legitimize international child abductions. Employing strategies like false allegations of abuse and legal maneuvers in the destination country, these actions aim to obstruct the child’s repatriation under the 1980 Hague Convention. Statistical data from the Hague Conference on Private International Law shows a significant rise in invoking Article 13(1)(b) to justify non-repatriation due to alleged risks to the child. This highlights the need for rigorous examination of such claims to ensure they are not exploitations of ACFR tactics, safeguarding the child’s best interests.