My ex has abducted our children

If your ex is named as the person that your child lives with under a child arrangements order, then they may take your children on holiday abroad for up to 28 days without requiring your permission. If this is not the case, then they will require permission from you or from the court. If your ex takes any of your children under the age of 16 out of this jurisdiction without permission, they will be committing a criminal offence under the Child Abduction Act 1985.

Child abduction is a serious criminal offence that can have serious legal repercussions. Whilst child abduction is a criminal offence in England, it is not a criminal offence in all countries.

If you suspect that your child has or is going to be abducted, it is natural to panic. However, the faster you act the more likely you are to achieve the swift return of your children, or prevent the child leaving this jurisdiction in the first place. As an international family law firm, we are used to dealing with people who are under a great deal of emotional stress, as well as time pressure. Our lawyers will be able to advise you on the quickest, calmest, and most effective way to reunite you with your children. If your ex has abducted your child to a country that is a signatory to the Hague Convention 1980 on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction, you will be able to make an urgent application in that country for them to be returned to England immediately. You can also apply to the English High Court for an order that your child is made a Ward of the Court, and through that, for orders that your child is returned to England and Wales.

IS VARDAGS RIGHT FOR YOUR CHILD ABDUCTION MATTER?

Many of our highest profile clients have family assets in the billions or in the hundreds or tens of millions. However, if you have an income of £300,000 per annum or savings of £100,000 then we can assist you.

Whatever your circumstances having a top family solicitor on your side can make an enormous difference the outcome of your case.

HOW CAN VARDAGS HELP WITH YOUR CHILD ABDUCTION MATTER?

We cover the full range of child abduction matters. Our clients are typically in one of the following scenarios:

My ex has abducted our children
My ex is accusing me of abducting our children

WE ARE READY TO HELP

If you think you may need our help of our family law solicitors, please call us right away. At an initial consultation we can give you preliminary advice and make a plan going forward.