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Mozes v. Mozes, 239 F.3d 1067, 01 Cal. Daily Op. Serv. 429, 2001 Daily Journal D.A.R. 359

Facts

Arnon and Michal Mozes, Israeli citizens, had four children and lived in Israel until 1997 when Michal moved with the children to Los Angeles with Arnon's consent. Michal wanted to live in the U.S. for educational opportunities for the children, and they settled in Beverly Hills. After a year, Michal filed for divorce and custody, leading Arnon to petition for the children's return to Israel under the Hague Convention. The oldest child returned to Israel, but the dispute continued regarding the three younger children.

Arnon and Michal Mozes, Israeli citizens, had four children and lived in Israel until 1997 when Michal moved with the children to Los Angeles with Arnon's consent.

Issue

The main legal issue was whether the children's habitual residence had shifted from Israel to the United States, and whether the court properly considered the shared parental intent in making this determination.

Rule

The court applied the principle that 'habitual residence' is a factual determination that requires consideration of the shared intent of the parents and the circumstances surrounding the child's presence in a new country.

Analysis

The court found that the district court's determination of habitual residence was flawed because it did not adequately consider the shared parental intent regarding the children's stay in the United States. The appellate court emphasized that the question was not merely whether the children had become settled in the U.S., but whether there was a mutual intent to abandon their prior habitual residence in Israel.

Conclusion

The appellate court reversed the district court's decision and remanded the case for further proceedings, indicating that the determination of habitual residence must take into account the shared intent of both parents.

Who won?

Father (Arnon Mozes) prevailed in the appeal because the appellate court found that the lower court had erred in its determination of the children's habitual residence by not giving sufficient weight to the shared parental intent.

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