E.g., female genital mutilation; honor crimes; etc. Covered Children minors over 16. NOT Minors over 16 may consent to removal or seek return to their home country. Younger children have no right to testify or have a court credit their views. Kufner v. Kufner (1st Cir. 2008). Domestic Violence No domestic violence exception – Violation of Visitation Rights Denying access to parents who have a right to – visitation, but no custodial rights, is not considered a violation under the Hague Convention. Croll v. Croll (2d Cir. 2000).
E.g., female genital mutilation; honor crimes; etc. Covered Children NOT minors over 16. Minors over 16 may consent to removal or seek return to their home country. Younger children have no right to testify or have a court credit their views. Kufner v. Kufner (1st Cir. 2008). Domestic Violence – No domestic violence exception Violation of Visitation Rights – Denying access to parents who have a right to visitation, but no custodial rights, is not considered a violation under the Hague Convention. Croll v. Croll (2d Cir. 2000).
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