What is child abduction?
Child Abduction can take place when a child is removed from where they live, whether to a new country or to a different area in the same country. The approaches to dealing with either scenario can differ considerably.
This can be International Child Abduction, where a child is unlawfully removed from their country of habitual residence, or they may be retained unlawfully in another country. We have a specialist team who can assist with this complex area of law. You can find more details of how they can assist you here.
Child Abduction can take place within England and Wales too though. This may take place when one parent makes a unilateral decision to relocate to a new area, potentially hours away from where they were living.
There are a range of approaches that can be taken when this happens, or is a risk, depending on the circumstances of your case. Steps can be taken to stop a parent or children leaving a certain geographical area, stop them being removed from school, or to have them ordered to return from the place they were unilaterally removed to. Acting swiftly and taking early action can make a huge difference, especially if it is possible to prevent a move before it happens, so please do not delay seeking legal advice.
Our approach
We are committed to providing our clients with the right approach and best solution to resolving their matters. Child Abduction is a complex area and our team includes solicitors who are specifically accredited and on panels to work in this area. Our highly skilled and experienced team can deliver a realistic and fair perspective. Our team has worked extensively on providing individuals with advice surrounding child abduction in the UK and abroad.
Get in touch with our child abduction solicitors
We understand that you may have a very urgent need for advice and can arrange to speak at short notice to discuss this.
Contact Goodman Ray Solicitors on 020 7608 1227 or email us at mail@goodmanray.com.
Call us
☎️ Call our London office on 020 7608 1227
☎️ Call our Brighton office on 01273 090211
Frequently Asked Questions
You should immediately seek legal advice. It is important to consider all of the options available to you. If this is a concern you have which is likely to be something you would both discuss before any step was taken then we can help you consider which method of non-court dispute resolution may be the best fit for you and your family. If you are concerned that this may be a decision a parent is taking unilaterally and without your consent then you may need to make an urgent application to Court, whether to stop them going or to order their return. Time is often of the essence in such situation and it is important to act swiftly. Please do not delay taking advice to understand all of the options available to you.
