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What is meant by 'appropriate forum'?

Where courts in two different countries can both claim jurisdiction to hear a particular international family law dispute,the preferred one is known as the 'appropriate forum'. An appropriate forum is the venue that it is more convenient in terms of hearing witnesses,including elderly people or those for whom travel is difficult, and gathering evidence,including professionals who may have to make ongoing reports for the court.

As technology improves,and the means of gathering testimony and examining witnesses become more diverse,and include video conferencing, many obstacles that previously existed  have been overcome.