International child abduction occurs when a child is removed from the country they live in or is retained in another country following an agreed trip by one parent without the other parent’s consent. Our children law team has extensive experience in securing the safe return of children who have been wrongfully removed or retained and assisting parents who have removed their children without the necessary consent.

The legal process for returning a child to their home country will depend on which country they have been abducted to. Our team and network of specialist overseas family lawyers can advise on what action you should take. We work with clients to secure an outcome that is in the best interests of the child and support and guide parents through each step of the process.