Back 26 March 2014How to avoid child abduction How to avoid child abduction The risk of a child being abducted by another parent or family member can sometimes be real and imminent. It is never possible to completely avoid a child abduction situation but there are ways to reduce the risk. The 7 point plan below sets out some obvious actions but ones that are often overlooked in an urgent situation: Take threats of child abduction seriously Look at the risk factors such as any international connection to your situation Seek specialist family law advice Inform the police Seek protective orders from a court Inform any school or child care provider of your concerns Consider keeping a child’s passport and any travel documents in safe place The charity, Reunite has produced a child abduction prevention guide which contains some useful and helpful information. Like most things in life, prevention is better than cure. Seeking early legal advice is key so you can properly assess the risk; and what options there might be for you. For specialist advice on any family law related issue contact Maguire Family Law by email: james.maguire@family-law.co.uk or telephone: Wilmslow 01625 544 650 London 0207 947 4219 Knutsford 01565 743 300 Manchester 0161 537 2808 Categories Case Studies (20) Children (270) Divorce (513) Finances (181) Insights (5) International (46) Reported cases (36) Related News Co-Parenting Around Christmas 10 December 2024 Pets on Divorce 4 December 2024 Navigating Child Relocation Disputes 18 November 2024
