This would entail a shift from the current established «parental intentions» approach to a more «child - centered» approach when interpreting the provisions on habitual residence of a child in the Hague Convention. (ablawg.ca)
The OCL's factum advocates for the adoption of a purely child - centered approach to the question of habitual residence of a child within the context of the Hague Convention mechanism (Factum of the Appellant OCL at para 4). (ablawg.ca)
If a child living outside Japan is lawfully relocated to Japan (whether by court order or parental agreement) the habitual residence of the child will shift to Japan relative quickly after the relocation. (internationalfamilylawfirm.com)