Rial v. Rijo, No. 1:2010cv01578 - Document 16 (S.D.N.Y. 2010)

Court Description: MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER: This is a child removal action brought pursuant to the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of international Child Abduction ('Hague Convention") or "Convention"). the action was brought on February 25, 2010, whereafter the Court accepted written submissions from the parties and then held a evidentiary hearing from April 01-02, 2010 This memorandum opinion and order grants Mr. Rial's petition and orders return of the child to Spain, subject to certain undertakings to ensure her safety. Mr. Rial is to obtain an apartment within 20 days of the entry of this order, and Ms. Rijo and the child are to return to Spain within 10 days thereafter. To address petitioner's legitimate concerns, respondents' counsel has agreed to escort Ms. Rijo and D.R. to the airport to ensure that they do indeed depart for Spain. So Ordered (Signed by Judge Richard J. Holwell on 4/21/2010) (js)