FD25P00022 - [2025] EWHC 1222 (Fam)
Family Division of the High Court

FD25P00022 - [2025] EWHC 1222 (Fam)

Fecha: 16-May-2025

The father (“F”) of three children aged 6, 4 and 2 applied on 16 January 2025 for a summary return order to Dubai pursuant to the inherent jurisdiction of the High Court. The children’s mother (“M”) o

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The father (“F”) of three children aged 6, 4 and 2 applied on 16 January 2025 for a summary return order to Dubai pursuant to the inherent jurisdiction of the High Court. The children’s mother (“M”) opposes the application. As explained by Moylan LJ at para 3 of Re A and B (Children: Summary Return: Non-Convention State) [2022] EWCA Civ 1664, “summary return order” is shorthand for a return order made after a summary welfare determination.

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I am sure that each party wants the very best for their children. I am sure they are devoted to their children. Sadly, their own relationship has broken down and is beyond repair, but they will have to work together to ensure that these children grow up as securely and happily as possible.