Minette v. Minette

Opinion and Order

JAMES L. GRAHAM, United States District Judge

Petitioner Gregory A. Minette brings this action under the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction, as implemented by the International Child Abduction Remedies Act (ICARA), 22 U.S.C. §§ 9001-9011. Petitioner alleges that respondent Robin E. Minette has wrongfully retained their minor children in Ohio. Pursuant to § 9003(a) of ICARA, this court has jurisdiction of actions arising under the Convention.

The matter is before the court on respondent’s motion to stay the federal court proceeding under the…