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We have regularly dealt with cases where one parent fears the abduction of their child by the other to another country. We are experts at taking emergency measures to prevent this in the form of applying for Prohibited Steps Orders.
Where a child has already been abducted to another country that is a party to the Hague Convention, then assistance can be sought from the Child Abduction Unit at minimum cost.
If abduction has occurred to another Non-Hague Convention country, then Shortlands can assist with obtaining the right Orders to secure your child’s return. You will need to act quickly.
For more information, please get in touch with us by using info@shortlands.co.uk or call us 02076299905 or book an initial online consultation.
Shortlands is a boutique family law firm with over 20 years of experience in dealing with the trials and tribulations of a divorce and all family law matters. As a result, we have become the first choice of family law specialists in London.
Our professional and highly experienced team of family lawyers can assist you in your legal matters with full respect, ensuring you maintain a private family life. For more extensive advice and information, please email info@shortlands.co.uk or call us 02076299905 or book an initial online consultation.
Taking a child from the UK without the other parent’s consent or a court order, or keeping a child abroad without permission, is known as international child abduction. The law treats it as a serious offence and there are urgent procedures for ensuring the child’s return. It is therefore important to act quickly.
You need to take immediate legal advice so that urgent court applications and international enforcement procedures can be initiated at the earliest opportunity. Many countries are signatories to the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction and are committed to returning abducted children to the UK within a few weeks or even days. We will act quickly to liaise with the relevant authorities and make sure your child is safe.
If you suspect a risk, urgent protective orders can be requested, including the seizure of passports or adding the child’s details to the airport watchlist. These safeguards help prevent unauthorised travel. We assist with fast, effective applications to the court.
Cases involving non-Hague countries can be more complex, but not impossible. We can work with foreign lawyers and local authorities in the relevant country and with the local courts, if necessary, to seek the return of your child. It is important to act quickly.
Yes, removing a child unlawfully can lead to both civil and criminal consequences. The court’s primary aim is to secure the child’s return, but penalties may also apply depending on the circumstances. We help you navigate these issues sensitively and effectively.
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