Judgment_paragraph 66 · W. J. v L. J. and J. J (C-644/20)

66It is therefore justified to take the view that, in the light of that objective, the habitual residence of the maintenance creditor is that of the place where, in reality, the habitual centre of his or her life is located, taking into account his or her family and social environment. This is especially true where that creditor is a child of a young age, in view of the need, in accordance with Article 24(2) of the Charter of Fundamental Rights, to take due account of the best interests of that child, which requires in particular, as the Polish Government has, in essence, emphasised, that he or she be provided with sufficient resources, having regard to the family and social environment in which he or she lives.