Wednesday
Webinars for EU Family Judges
Three New Webinars in 2026 for Family Judges on Different Topics Surrounding:
“Navigating the Brussels IIb Regulation:
Insights, Best Practices & Challenges!”
After last year’s successful Wednesday Webinar Series MiKK is delighted to introduce the new 2026 series of Wednesday Webinars! The webinars are conducted at lunchtime and are specifically designed for family judges dealing with cross-border family disputes and parental child abduction cases. The webinars are free of charge for family judges.
Nearly four years after the Brussels IIb Recast (Council Regulation (EU) 2019/1111) entered into force, judges across EU Member States welcome the improvements brought by the (still relatively new) Regulation while also highlighting ongoing challenges.
The MiKK Wednesday Webinars are designed to offer EU family judges the opportunity to clarify existing questions, discuss any problems experienced and receive practical guidance on applying the Brussels IIb Recast in complex cross-border family disputes, including international parental child abduction cases. Participating Judges will have the chance to deepen their understanding, learn about new possibilities and best practices for resolving these complex cases under the Brussels IIb Regulation – and comparing notes with family judges from across different EU Member States. The Wednesday Webinars have received highly positive reviews by international participants throughout.
Expert Speakers
The webinars are led by experienced and internationally recognized judges and expert jurists, offering valuable insights, updates and space for discussion for family judges from different EU Member States.
The Wednesday Webinars offer a great opportunity to strengthen judicial cooperation across the EU and connect with fellow EU family law judges!
MiKK is a “Recognized European Training Provider” featured on the European Commission‘s Training Platform (ETP) .
The ETP platform is only open to recognised EU-level training providers, whose expertise has been recognised by the EU. It currently features 24 training providers across the EU.
Join the MiKK Wednesday Webinars to stay connected and informed!
The webinars are free of charge for Judges.
All participants who attend the webinar will receive:
- A Certificate of Attendance
- Access to the webinar materials, including presentation slides and any additional resources shared by the speakers.
Places are limited, so register now by completing the registration
and secure yourself a space!
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Wednesday Webinars for EU Family Judges
MiKK Wednesday Webinars
for EU Family Judges in 2025
3 Webinars on different topics surrounding:
“Navigating the Brussels IIb Regulation:
Insights, Best Practices & Challenges!”
led by highly experienced judges and renowned EU legal experts.
MiKK launched the Wednesday Webinar Series specifically designed for EU family judges dealing with cross-border parental responsibility disputes and parental child abduction cases.
Nearly three years after the Brussels IIb Recast (Council Regulation (EU) 2019/1111) entered into force, judges across EU Member States welcomed the improvements brought by the (relatively new) Regulation while also highlighting ongoing challenges.
The MiKK Wednesday Webinars were designed to offer EU family judges the opportunity to clarify existing questions, discuss problems encountered, and receive practical guidance on applying the Brussels IIb Recast in complex parental responsibility and international child abduction cases. Participating judges had the opportunity to deepen their understanding, learn about new possibilities and best practices for resolving these complex cases under the Brussels IIb Regulation, and to exchange experiences with family judges from different EU Member States.
Expert Speakers
These online sessions were led by experienced and internationally recognized judges and expert jurists, offering valuable insights, updates, and space for discussion for family judges from different EU Member States.
The webinars provided a great opportunity to strengthen judicial cooperation across the EU and to connect with fellow EU family law judges.
The webinars are free of charge for Judges.
New Possibilities and Challenges in Child Abduction Return Proceedings under the Brussels IIb Regulation
📅 8th October 2025 (Wednesday)
⏰ 13:00 – 15:30 CET
🌐 in English
Speakers:
Judge Martina Erb-Klünemann
Judge Dr Joanna Guttzeit
Mediation in Child Abduction Cases (MiC Model) & Choice of Court Agreements in Hague Return Proceedings (Art 10 Brussels IIb Regulation)
📅 26th November 2025 (Wednesday)
⏰ 13:00 – 15:30 CET
🌐 in English
Speakers:
Judge Martina Erb-Klünemann
Véronique Chauveau
Hearing Children in Hague Return Proceedings & Objections of the Child as a Defence. An Overview of the Practice around the World.
📅 10th December 2025 (Wednesday)
⏰ 13:00 – 15:30 CET
🌐 in English
Speakers:
Judge Martina Erb-Klünemann
Judge Dr António José Fialho
Judge Dr. Joanna Guttzeit