HC/E/USs 220
UNITED STATES - STATE JURISDICTION
Superior Court of the State of Washington, King County
First Instance
SWITZERLAND
UNITED STATES - STATE JURISDICTION
29 July 1998
Final
Grave Risk - Art. 13(1)(b)
Return refused
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The court found that there was a grave risk to the child and that returning him to Switzerland before any orders were issued in the Swiss divorce proceedings would create an intolerable situation. This was based on evidence of threats by the father to the mother's safety and to the safety of the child. Additionally, the court noted that the mother did not have a place to live in Switzerland. The court found it was reasonable for the mother to remain with the child in the United States pending further order by courts in Switzerland.