If a child is taken or kept abroad without consent, it is a terrifying and urgent situation for parents, guardians and families.
MSB has significant experience in child abduction cases, acting fast and decisively to secure a child’s return and working with specialist international lawyers and authorities where needed.
We are instructed by the Government to represent parents abroad in abduction cases and have members of the team who are Fellows of the International Academy of Family Lawyers and accredited by Resolution as specialists in child abduction. Our expert team is here to support you every step of the way.
What is child abduction?
Child abduction is when a parent or family member takes a child abroad or keeps them overseas without the consent of the other parent or the court.
What should I do if my child has been taken?
Can I stop my child from being taken abroad?
What if we’ve already separated and my ex-partner wants to take the child on holiday?
I want to take my child on holiday, but my ex-partner won’t let me. What shall I do?
My ex-partner says I’ve abducted my child, what do I do?
I have received a court order saying I have abducted my child, what do I do?
Is legal aid available for child abduction?
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