LEON HARRIS, CNN ANCHOR: A British court has made a decision in the case of the so-called "Internet twins." Two families, one in Britain, the other in the United States, have been demanding custody of the two baby girls. They were adopted over the Internet. Joining us now from Birmingham, England with the latest on this story is CNN's Tom Mintier -- Tom.</s>TOM MINTIER, CNN CORRESPONDENT: Leon, the decision was not to decide right now, at least, what to do with the twins other than keep them in the custody of the British Child Welfare. They have been placed in a court-appointed home and will remain there while this case is battled in the courts. Now Judith and Allen Kilshaw thought they were going to leave court today with the twins. But that did not happen. They said coming into court that they were confident that the judge would rule in their favor. What the judge said was, in his ruling, that more time was needed, more research is needed in this case. They need to hear from the other set of adoptive parents in the United States and maybe even the birth mother. They said more research is needed on this case before any ruling could be made, and he also cautioned those involved in the case not to talk to the media, for the media not to publish details, saying that it is very, very sensitive, and the needs and wishes of the two children, the tiny 6-month-old twins, need to be taken into consideration and the court needs to act on their behalf. The hearing lasted four hours behind closed doors in the judge's chambers. He did come out and brief reporters for about 15 minutes, saying that more people are going to be brought into this case, including other members of the British court and solicitors that will be a party to this case. But he said he did not want to rule at this time. He wanted to, basically, carry this case over. He is not going to transfer it to another court. Judge Kirkwood said that he will rule, but it will not be for at least a couple of weeks. And, in the meantime, the children will remain with the court-appointed family -- Leon.</s>HARRIS: All right, thanks much, Tom Mintier reporting live this morning from Birmingham, England, as this story develops.
'Internet Twins' to Remain in Court-Appointed Home as Legal Battle Continues