How can I prevent a child abduction?

If there is a concern that a child may be taken out of this country, it is essential that you act quickly.

There are various preventative measures available.  These include:

• surrender of the child and / or parent’s passport – by agreement, or by order of the court
• placing restrictions on contact – for example, insisting that contact is supervised
• notifying the Passport Agency or Embassy – to prevent further passports being issued for the child
• court order preventing removal – a prohibited steps order
• a port alert – to notify all ports and airports that there is a real and imminent risk of child abduction
• security – in cases where the child needs to travel, but there is a concern they will not be returned, it may be possible to obtain a form of security, such as a bond or a charge over property.  This will be forfeit by the child abductor if the child is not returned.

Contact a child abduction solicitor

Whatever the situation, it is best to get advice from our family law solicitors. Please contact us by email or freephone 0800 840 4929. We are available to take your call 24 hours a day, seven days a week.