In this article, I analyze a deeply moving case: that of a French child who survived the death of his parents and sister while on vacation in Argentina, a circumstance that gave rise to a complex conflict of jurisdiction between the Argentine and French courts over who would have custody of him. Based on this precedent, I examine how the judges prioritized the best interests of the child, the concept of the center of life, international judicial cooperation, and the principles underlying the 1996 Hague Convention, anticipating the impact this Convention will have on future international cases heard in Argentina.
Argentina’s recent adoption of the 1996 Hague Convention on Parental Responsibility and Measures for the Protection of Children represents a momentous change for international family law. Its implementation will strengthen cooperation among states, improve the recognition of foreign decisions, and provide faster and more effective responses in situations involving children with ties to different countries. Microjuris. Oct. 7, 2025 Citation: MJ-DOC-18509-AR
