Parental and international child abduction advice
If your child has been removed from its country of habitual residence, or you are considering relocating your child to another country, it is crucial to obtain legal advice from specialist child abduction solicitors.
Instances of child abduction can include:
- You seeking to lawfully remove a child as you are relocating to another country;
- Opposing the relocation of a child; or
- Have abducted a child or your child has been abducted.
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How our team of family law solicitors can assist with child abduction
If you need help with any of these issues, it is vital to seek advice from a specialist rather than a general family law solicitor. The reason for this is that they may not be familiar with the international movement of children law, which can have far-reaching consequences.
At Nelsons, our team of family law can provide advice on child abduction issues, regardless of whether the country in question is in Europe or the rest of the world. The team can also assist with international contact disputes. If you are relocating and one parent does not consent to the relocation, we can assist with the application before the Court with our extensive knowledge of applications to remove your child from the jurisdiction.
Our child abduction solicitors in Derby, Leicester and Nottingham have a reputation as being leaders in our field. Our experience ensures that we will give you expert advice about your circumstances.
Our expertise
Our team includes:
- Resolution Accredited Specialists
- Law Society Family Panel & Advanced Family Panel members
- Law Society Children Panel Members
Our expertise in family and children law is also recognised by the independent directories, The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners.
To discuss how our child abduction solicitors can help you, please contact us via our online form or call 0800 024 1976 for a guaranteed response.
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“Accomplished practice noted for both matrimonial and childcare matters. Appropriately equipped to assist with public and private children law, including adoptions, child abductions and non-accidental injury cases. Active in high-value financial remedy matters, including those involving trusts, commercial assets and cross-border aspects.”
Chambers and Partners
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"Nelsons Solicitors Limited has an experienced family and children law practice, and is noted for its strength in cases with an international element. The family team...regularly advises high-net-worth individuals on financial relief cases. Melanie Bridgen, who heads up the children team, is experienced in complex children proceedings; this includes matters concerning international relocation, parental alienation and non-accidental injuries."
The Legal 500
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"Nelsons...is a leading firm in family law. They represent people from all walks of life and always give 110% to all of their cases. Their diversity is exceptional. Unlike other solicitors they are always on hand to speak by phone or email, night or day or weekend. They will take the most challenging pro bono cases to ensure that clients have the best representation and advocacy."
The Legal 500 2023
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"Midlands powerhouse Nelsons Solicitors Limited houses family law specialists in each of its three offices, led by Emma Davies (in Nottingham); Melanie Bridgen (Derby)...The firm is particularly recommended for its capabilities in dealing with international children law cases, a specialism of Bridgen, as well as, surrogacy, unravelling trusts, complex business arrangements and divorce. ‘Outstanding’ director Gayle Rowley has built up a specialisation in financial remedies and private children law."
The Legal 500 2023
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"Superb family law team, class A and the absolute go to in children law and financial relief on divorce. They far outweigh their competitors in every aspect. The people provide hands on support and client care from the outset concentrating on strategy and approach. Given their wealth of experience, they are financially competitive."
Referee feedback provided to The Legal 500 2024
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"Nelsons are an well-established and highly respected firm, deservedly so. They cover a number of disciplines with the utmost professionalism. They are a pleasure to deal with and prominent in the local legal community."
Referee feedback provided to The Legal 500 2024
