16.11.2026

When can a child’s opinion influence a court’s decision? But can it justify refusing to return the child in a case of international abduction?

Cătălina Dicu—Senior Partner—and Valentina Preda—Partner—will address these questions at the third edition of the National Family Law Conference, to be held on November 18, 2026, at the Faculty of Law of the University of Bucharest.

Their presentation, "Hearing the Child—Practical Aspects in Family Law Disputes and Grounds for Refusing Return in International Child Abduction Cases,” will explore the legal and practical challenges of taking the child’s opinion into account in judicial proceedings, including in cases with international elements.

The event will also be streamed online, free of charge, on the legislative platform Sintact.ro. Access is by invitation only.

The conference is organized by the Faculty of Law, University of Bucharest, the National Institute of Magistracy, and Wolters Kluwer Romania, with the support of STOICA & ASOCIAȚII.

Details about the conference topics and guest speakers can be found here.