International relocation of a minor under the applicable European Regulation in the European Union and Romania. Relocation under Regulation (EU) 2019/1111
Necessary Consent: Article 2(9) of the Regulation defines “wrongful retention” as:„The retention of a child is wrongful where it is in breach of custody rights attributed by a court decision, by operation of law, or by an agreement in force.”By analogy, relocation without the consent of the other parent or holders of parental responsibility is deemed wrongful unless authorized by a court order. Jurisdiction of the Courts: „The courts of the Member State of the child’s habitual residence have exclusive jurisdiction over matters concerning parental responsibility, including relocation.” „In cases of wrongful removal or retention, the courts of the Member State of the child’s habitual