Wednesday
Webinars
for EU Family Lawyers
Three New Webinars in 2026 for Family Lawyers 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! The webinars are conducted at lunchtime and are specifically designed for EU family lawyers handling cross-border family disputes and parental child abduction cases.
Nearly four years after the Brussels IIb Recast (Council Regulation (EU) 2019/1111) entered into force, lawyers 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 lawyers 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 lawyers 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 lawyers from across different EU Member States. The Wednesday Webinars have received highly positive reviews by international participants throughout.
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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 lawyers!
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!
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.
Fee:
The Webinars are EU co-funded, thus a reduced registration fee of 60,00 EUR per Webinar can be offered.
MiKK Members, Mediators, Lawyers and members of our Institutional Members are entitled to an additional discount.
A special rate of 42,00 EUR per Webinar is available for Lawyers from eligible countries.
Places are limited, so register now by completing the registration
and secure yourself a space!
Transfer of Jurisdiction under Art 12, Brussels IIb and other international legal instruments
📅 17th June 2026 (Wednesday)
⏰ 13:00 – 15:30 CET
🌐 in English
Speakers:
Judge Martina Erb-Klünemann
Nadia Rusinova
Violence & Protective Measures pursuant to Article 13 (1) (b) 1980 Hague Convention and Article 27, Brussels IIb Regulation
📅 28th October 2026 (Wednesday)
⏰ 13:00 – 15:30 CET
🌐 in English
Speakers:
Judge Martina Erb-Klünemann
Nadia Rusinova
Jurisdiction in divorce proceedings under the Brussels IIb Regulation - can this affect parental responsibility proceedings?
📅 25th November 2026 (Wednesday)
⏰ 13:00 – 15:30 CET
🌐 in English
Speakers:
JUDr. Miloš Haťapka
Judge Dr. Joanna Guttzeit
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Wednesday Webinars for EU Family Lawyers
MiKK Wednesdays Webinars for EU Family Lawyers in 2025
2 Webinars on different topics surrounding:
“Brussels IIb Regulation in Action:
Best Practices, Key Take-aways & Challenges.”
MiKK introduced the Wednesday Webinar Series, created specifically for EU family lawyers who handle cross-border parental responsibility conflicts and international child abduction cases.
Almost three years after the Brussels IIb Recast (Council Regulation (EU) 2019/1111) came into effect, lawyers throughout the EU appreciated the Regulation’s significant improvements in the field of cross-border parental responsibility and child abduction disputes, while also pointing out areas where they experienced challenges.
The MiKK Wednesday Webinars aim to provide EU family lawyers with the opportunity to gain hands-on practical guidance on applying the Brussels IIb Recast in complex EU family law disputes.
Expert Speakers
New Possibilities and Challenges in Child Abduction Return Proceedings under the Brussels IIb Regulation
📅 15th October 2025 (Wednesday)
⏰ 13:00 – 15:30 CET
🌐 in English
Speakers: Judge Dr Joanna Guttzeit & Michael Wilderspin
Mediation in Child Abduction Cases (MiC Model) & Choice of Court Agreements in Hague Return Proceedings (Art 10 Brussels IIb Regulation)
📅 19th November 2025 (Wednesday)
⏰ 13:00 – 15:30 CET
🌐 in English
Speakers: Judge Martina Erb-Klünemann & Véronique Chauveau