Articles in ‘Family’ Category

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…

Keeley Lengthorn, Partner acted on behalf of the mother in the recently published case of Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board v SR & Ors [2026] EWHC 348 (Fam). These proceedings concerned the…

Keeley Lengthorn, partner and head of Public Law Children at RWK Goodman as well as the National Childcare Council representative for the Law Society represented the mother in the recently handed down judgment of…

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…

We acted on behalf of the Applicant Mother in High Court proceedings seeking the return of her child to England and Wales in a complex non-Hague international child abduction case involving allegations of domestic…

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…

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…

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…

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…