Department of Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services & Lasko [2012] FamCA 544 – 13/07/2012

CATCHWORDS:

FAMILY LAW – CHILD ABDUCTION – HAGUE CONVENTION - Application for a return Order - Where the Respondent has not been able to be served - Where the Applicant requests an adjournment to enable service - Where the Court is satisfied that the Applicant has established a prima facie case for a return Order - Where the Applicant requests ex parte Orders be made - Where the Court is satisfied the Mother may be a flight risk