Daniel Bichanich v. Sara Young

BACKGROUND

This matter arises from a dispute over the custody of three minor children (the “Children”). (See Dkt. 1, Notice of Removal (“NOR”) at ¶¶ 8-16). The Children’s parents, Daniel Bichanich (“Bichanich”) and Sara Young (“Young”), are permanent legal residents of Italy. (See Dkt. 1-1, Petition for Relief under the Hague Convention [] (“Complaint”) at ¶¶ 10-11). The couple commenced divorce and child custody proceedings in Italy on February 6, 2024. (See id. at ¶ 14). In mid-May, 2024, Young took the Children with her to California, without Bichanich’s consent. (See id. at ¶¶ 17-19). On May 23, 2024, Young filed a petition for divorce in the Ventura County Superior Court, Case No. D414689. (See Dkt. 18-19, Motion, Exh. 14). As part of the divorce proceedings, Young sought full custody of the Children. (See id. at ECF 5). Seven days later, on May 30, 2024, Young filed a request for a Domestic Violence Restraining Order (“Restraining Order”) against Bichanich, (see Dkt. 18-20, Motion, Exh. 15), on her own behalf and on behalf of the Children. (See id. at ECF 7). Specifically, Young seeks a no-contact order between the Children and Bichanich, (see id. at ECF 8), that…