TAKING CHILDREN  ABROAD

The consent of all those with parental responsibility is required if either parent wants to take a child out of the UK - no matter how short the trip may be - unless a court gives permission.

If your child has been taken out of this country without your consent, or where there is a real risk this might happen, you should consult a solicitor specialising in this particular area of law.

The parent that the child lives with must have permission from the other parent or court if they want to take the child abroad permanently.

Reunite is a specialist charity dealing with parental child abduction and international custody disputes.

Reunite’s main objective is to provide a telephone advice line offering practical advice and information.

Their advice is impartial and confidential to one or both parents involved in a dispute, though they aren’t able to negotiate on your behalf. Reunite provides specialist advice to lawyers and other interested professionals working in this area. They are able to put you in touch with a lawyer specifically trained in cases of child abduction and international custody disputes.