International Child Abduction

International child abduction is a very complex area of family law, and we take pride to be specialists in this field, with a highly skilled and experienced team handling both Hague Convention and non-Hague Convention cases.

Having dealt with international child abduction cases from across the world, including but not limited to the UAE, US, Canada, Australia, Asia, Europe, our team are well equipped to navigate through the complexities of child abduction and guide you every step of the way.

What is International Child Abduction?

This is when a child is wrongfully taken from a country where they live or kept in another country without the consent of a parent or guardian with custody rights.

Defences in Hague Convention cases

If you are facing allegations for the wrongful removal or retention of a child, there may be the following defences available to you.

• There is a grave risk that a return would expose the child to physical or psychological harm or otherwise place the child in an intolerable situation.
• The left-behind parent consented prior to the removal or eventually consented to the child remaining.
• The left-behind parent (or guardian) was not exercising rights of custody.
• The child objects to returning and is of sufficient age and maturity for their views to be considered.
• If the child is now settled in the new country following 12 months post wrongful removal of the child.

Get in touch today

If you’re facing a child abduction issue or if you are worried that one might occur, DON’T WAIT! Contact our Resolution Accredited Child Abduction Specialist now on 020 3892 6821.

You don’t have to navigate this alone. Trust our experts to stand with you, fight fiercely on your behalf, and help you move forward.