International Children issues

If you are wanting to take your child abroad for their holiday, you want to relocate to another country or  indeed move to another area of the UK,  you will undoubtedly have concerns about how this can be managed. You may be worried about how your children will adjust to living somewhere new and how they will be able to maintain their relationship with the parent that isn’t moving with them. You may be worried that your child is going to be taken overseas and you won’t be able to see them

Post separation, your children travelling overseas can be a very real worry for many parents, be that whether this is travel for a holiday or a permanent move.

Our family lawyers have real life experience in advising clients on issues involving travel and relocation to countries such as France, Spain, Italy, Netherlands, Australia, Singapore, Cape Verde to name but a few.  We are able to advise you on issues such as:

1. Emergency applications to prevent a child being taken abroad.

2. Taking a child abroad for a holiday.

3. Relocation of children overseas

4. Relocation of children in UK

5. Taking a child on holiday in the UK 

You may well be worried about how you are going to be able to discuss your concerns in a non-confrontational manner and you want to find a way of resolving these in a way which doesn’t necessarily involve lengthy and costly court hearings.  Our lawyers and mediators recognise that whilst there may well be situations where court applications are necessary, we know how important it is to help families come to decision using non court-based resolution.  You will no doubt have many questions about how you can ensure your children maintain the relationships with those important to them and you want to ensure that your children’s best interests are at the very heart of your decision making.

We can provide you with specialist support be that legal advice or family mediation. Click here for further information on how our Mediators can help.