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Opinion  |  28:09:26
Facing a Hague Return Application While Alleging Domestic Abuse: a Practical UK Guide
This article originally appeared on Global Law Experts. This guide is for parents (and their lawyers) in England and Wales defending a Hague Convention return application where domestic abuse, coercive control or risk of significant harm is alleged.
Opinion  |  28:09:26
Relocating a Child Overseas, Negotiate Consent or Start a Court Application in England and Wales? Practical Risks and Choices
This article originally appeared on Global Law Experts. This guide sets out a clear decision pathway for parents and carers in England and Wales: when to negotiate consent first, when to prepare a court application, and why relocating without a legal basis carries serious risks.
Opinion  |  28:09:26
How to Secure a Parental Order in the UK After Overseas Surrogacy
This article originally appeared on Global Law Experts. This is a practical guide for intended parents who used surrogacy overseas and need to secure a parental order in England and Wales, covering eligibility, documents, timing, what to do when consent is unavailable, and how immigration affects the child’s legal status.
Opinion  |  28:09:26
Child Wrongfully Taken Abroad, Immediate Steps for Parents (UK)
This article originally appeared on Global Law Experts. This guide is written for parents and carers in England and Wales who suspect or have discovered that a child has been removed overseas without consent.
Opinion  |  22:09:26
What should you do in the first 24 hours of an international child abduction case?
It can be gravely distressing when a child is removed from their home, and taken to another country without the consent of the other parent or holder of parental responsibility. When learning that a child has been abducted, there are some first steps that should be considered.
Opinion  |  22:09:26
What is a parental order and when should you apply for one
Parental orders are an essential step for intended parents following a surrogacy arrangement, transferring legal parenthood from the surrogate to the child's parents. Understanding the process and key deadlines can help ensure your family's legal rights are protected.
Opinion  |  03:09:26
The holiday has ended — but your child has not returned: what now?
When a child is abducted from a country that is not a signatory to the 1980 Hague Convention and brought to England and Wales, parents are often uncertain about what legal remedies are available. Whilst the Hague Convention may not apply to the country from which the child was taken, that does not mean there is no legal route to seek the child's return.
News  |  02:09:26
RWK Goodman celebrates year of growth and International Children team expansion
RWK Goodman’s international family team has complemented a strong year of growth with further expansion of capability as it looks to solidify its position within the sector.
News  |  26:08:26
RWK Goodman nominated for four LexisNexis Family Law Awards
RWK Goodman’s family team has once again been recognised for its high-quality client support and specialist expertise in children’s law with nominations for four industry-leading awards.
Opinion  |  12:08:26
What happens if a child is taken to a country which is not part of the Hague Convention? Your options explained
When a child is wrongfully taken to another country or retained there without the consent of the other parent, many people assume that the 1980 Hague Convention is the only mechanism to secure the child’s return. However, when a country is not a signatory to the 1980 Hague Convention there may be other options available to assist in securing a child’s return.
Opinion  |  12:08:26
What happens if a child is taken from a country which is not part of the Hague Convention and brought to England? Your options explained
When a child is abducted from a country that is not a signatory to the 1980 Hague Convention and brought to England and Wales, parents are often uncertain about what legal remedies are available. Whilst the Hague Convention may not apply to the country from which the child was taken, that does not mean there is no legal route to seek the child's return.
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Opinion  |  13:07:26
How can you legally prevent a child from being taken abroad without consent?
If you are worried that your child may be taken abroad without your agreement, it is important to act quickly. In England and Wales, a child under 16 should not usually be taken out of the country unless everyone with parental responsibility agrees, or the court has given permission.
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