This situation can  arise as a result of family breakdown where one parent has family outside  England and Wales and returns to that family with their children without the consent of either the other parent or the Court.

If parents believe there is an imminent risk of abduction there are emergency steps that can be taken to prevent the removal and protect the child. Urgent legal advice should be sought immediately.  Public Funding is usually available.

If you would like to discuss a family law matter with a member of our specialist team there are a number of ways to contact us.

Either fill in our online enquiry form and we will shortly call you back. Alternatively please call us on 020 7485 8811. Details of the whole family team are available on the family law teams’ page.