Re A, M and C (Return to Portugal) [2026] EWHC 2087 (Fam)

The court considering the M’s Article 13(b) defence to a summary return of the children to Portugal based on ‘grave’ risks of harm leading to it being ‘intolerable’ and the children’s objections.  The defence not engaged, however, a return order made conditional upon the M pursuing her immigration application in good faith, which was feasible especially due to the F’s protective ‘soft landing’ measures and undertakings given.