Articles by ‘Kim Lehal’

International child abduction is often misunderstood. The phrase itself can conjure up images of strangers, airports and dramatic removals, when in reality most cases involve loving parents, fractured relationships and urgent decisions made at…

This article answers some of the most common questions parents ask about travelling abroad with children, including when consent is required, how to document it properly, and what to do if there is a…

We acted on behalf of the father in the published case of Z (Abduction: Re-hearing After Set Aside), Re Neutral Citation Number [2025] EWHC 3564 (Fam) in international child abduction proceedings pursuant to the…

This article answers some of the most common questions parents ask about, child abduction, consent, and court orders. If you are unfamiliar with the legal terminology used in these cases, you may also find…

The Hague Convention 1980 is a multilateral treaty that establishes proceedings for the immediate return of children who have been removed from their home country. A list of Countries who have signed the Hague…

Child abduction is probably one of the most devastating things to happen in a child’s and a parent’s life. It is often by a family member usually a parent, who takes a child away…