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 | | First, there is a grave risk of harm when return of the child puts the child in imminent danger prior to the resolution of the custody dispute - e.g., returning the child to a zone of war, famine, or disease. |
 | | Second, there is a grave risk of harm in cases of serious abuse or neglect, or extraordinary emotional dependence, when the court in the country of habitual residence, for whatever reason, may be incapable or unwilling to give the child adequate protection. |
 | | For example, if the younger children are returned to the Netherlands, Jennifer will have a choice to make, or even a range of choices, and it will become her choice whether or not there is a sibling split, a decision that may be difficult for her but not "intolerable". |
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