Child Abduction & Relocation
Child abduction and relocation cases are among the most intricate family law issues.
We possess extensive experience in handling both aspects, consistently ensuring that the child’s best interests are prioritized.
We understand the distress and fear associated with the possibility of not seeing your children again or having them moved far away. Our Child Abduction and Relocation Solicitors offer the reassurance and confidence that every effort is being made to safeguard your children and your relationship with them.
Our law firm is diverse and multi-lingual, leveraging state-of-the-art technology to provide modern, efficient, and highly effective family law advice and representation. With extensive experience in family law, we have earned a solid reputation for excellence, collaborating with the UK’s top Barristers, King’s Counsel, Forensic Accountants, Independent Financial Advisers, Surveyors, Actuaries, and Counsellors, who can provide additional support if necessary. Our clients benefit from our ability to engage the most respected expert witnesses in the country.
Our Family Law Ethos
Our Family Solicitors are members of Resolution, an organization of family law professionals committed to a non-confrontational approach to resolving family disputes, aiming for better long-term outcomes. Adhering to Resolution’s Code of Practice, we strive to resolve conflicts through negotiation and mediation. However, if court proceedings become necessary, you can trust us to tenaciously pursue the best possible results for you and your children.
Our intelligent and compassionate Solicitors are trained to handle the emotional impact of child abduction and proposed relocation. If you are struggling, we can refer you to support agencies and counsellors for assistance. Our team, including trained Mediators and members of the Law Society’s Children’s Law Panel, is here to help you navigate unexpected challenges and achieve positive outcomes for your future.
Frequently Asked Questions About Child Abduction and Relocation
What is the Hague Convention?
The Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction is an international agreement addressing worldwide parental child abduction. It outlines a clear process for parents to seek the return of their child to their home country, provided both nations involved are signatories to the Convention.
What can I do if I believe my child will be abducted?
If you suspect that your child is at risk of abduction, several measures can be taken, such as applying for a Specific Issue Order or a Prohibited Steps Order.
- A Prohibited Steps Order prevents a person with parental responsibility from performing specific actions stated in the Order without the Court’s consent, such as applying for your child’s passport.
- A Specific Issue Order addresses a specific question or issue, like whether the other parent can take your child abroad for an extended period.
- If you believe your child will be taken out of the UK imminently, we can request the Police to contact the National Border Targeting Centre to alert all UK departure points and prevent the abduction through a ‘Port Alert,’ which remains active for 28 days.
Can I stop my partner from relocating within the UK with our child?
If your partner plans to move to a different part of the country, it may affect your relationship with your child, especially if you currently live nearby and see them regularly.
In relocation cases, the Court’s primary concern is the child’s welfare. While the needs and desires of everyone involved are considered, the child’s welfare takes precedence. The best approach to relocation cases is for both parents to reach an agreement through negotiation and mediation, which aim for a mutually beneficial solution. We will support you throughout this process, ensuring your needs and wishes are clearly represented.
Why Choose Us?
Clients choose and recommend us because we genuinely care about them, their children, and their future. We are focused on achieving results in the most cost-effective, non-confrontational manner possible. Our Family Law Solicitors handle your legal concerns, allowing you to focus on yourself and your children.
To discuss child abduction and relocation issues following your divorce, please contact us using the form below.
Cocks Lloyd Solicitors provides exceptional Child Abduction & Relocation and Family Law services to clients. People choose and recommend us not just in Nuneaton, Tamworth, Atherstone, Hinckley and Leicester, but across Warwickshire, Staffordshire, Leicestershire and the West Midlands, and the whole of the UK, because we get results.
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