Form 2D—Application to discharge return Form 2D—Application to discharge return order

## Form 2D—Application to discharge return order (subregulation 19A(1)) COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA Family Law (Child Abduction Convention) Regulations 1986 APPLICATION TO DISCHARGE RETURN ORDER (Title as under applicable Rules of Court) Details concerning child 1. The child, (full name) , was born on the day of (year) . 2. The habitual residence of the child immediately before the removal or retention of the child was , a convention country. 3. The child is now residing with (full name) , (relationship, if any, to child) , at . Details concerning child’s custodian 4. The applicant under the Convention, (full name) , (relationship, if any, to child) , of (address) , has rights of custody in respect of the child by reason of the following factual and legal circumstances: (include details of any custody order) Details concerning child’s removal or retention 5. The child was removed or retained on the day of (year), in the following circumstances: Judicial proceedings in Australia \*6. The following are particulars of any family law or child welfare proceedings concerning the child: (set out brief particulars of any proceedings and the court in which the proceedings) or \*6. There are no pending family law or child welfare proceedings concerning the child. Attachments 7. The request for the discharge of the return of the child under the Convention is attached. 8. The following documents are also attached: \*(a) certified copy of relevant decision or agreement concerning rights of custody or rights of access; \*(b) certificate or affidavit as to the applicable law; \*(c) information relating to the social background of the child; \*(d) authorisation empowering the Central Authority to act on behalf of the applicant; \*(e) other (specify). Dated this day of (year) ....................... (Signature of applicant) AFFIDAVIT I, (full name, address and occupation) make oath and say/affirm: 1. I am the applicant in, and I have read, this application. 2. The facts stated in this application that are within my personal knowledge are true. All other facts stated in this application are true to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. SWORN (or AFFIRMED) by the applicant at on the day of (year) ..................... (Signature of applicant) Before me: ...................................................................... (Signature and title of person before whom affidavit sworn) \* Omit if not applicable