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International Relocation and International Parental Child Abduction

International Relocation and International Parental Child Abduction

The internationally mobilised family is frequently the norm. Whether it is relocating for one parent's job or relocating to be closer to one parent's family, family dynamics are increasingly taking on an international element. What happens when parents disagree where their children should continue to live? Most parents do not realise they could be entering the realm of international child abduction if they do not deal legally with the international relocation of their children.  

Marisa Cullen
Associate

Marisa is an Associate in our Family Law team, based in Glasgow. She has two accreditations from the Law Society of Scotland as a specialist in both family law and child law. While covering all areas of family law, she is particularly known for her expertise in the field of cross border and international child law. 

0141 274 1151
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marisa.cullen@morton-fraser.com

Whether you need the permission of the other parent to relocate your children depends on the countries involved. What do I need to do to legally relocate my children? What if you are the parent who wishes to prevent the relocation? What preventive measures can you take? What if your children have already been removed, can you get them back? All of these scenarios need the expert and often speedy advice of an international family and child law specialist and that is where Morton Fraser comes in.

We offer expert advice to any parent requiring assistance with international relocation or  international child abduction. We regularly assist clients, wherever they may be based in the world, obtain the return of their children to their home country or defend such actions. 

The Benefits of using Morton Fraser 

Any parent in this situation requires speedy and expert advice. We have experts able to provide this advice in a clear and practical manner and move proactively to take any immediate steps to remedy the situation. 

Our experienced team has acted for clients in US, Europe, Australia/New Zealand and the Middle East with international cases involving their children. We are regularly asked by the Scottish Central Authority to assist clients who reside abroad obtain the return of their children.

We are experienced in the project management of international child cases which often involve co-ordinating and liaising with overseas solicitors, obtaining evidence from overseas witnesses and service of documents abroad. As the only Scottish member of Interlaw, a worldwide organisation of law firms, we can find a local lawyer quickly if required.

As experts in all aspects of international family law, our team can also assist with divorce and property issues, intentional maintenance. Morton Fraser has experts in immigration law, international property law and tax related issues should such service be required.

Services we can offer

  • Advising on how to legally relocate your children from Scotland
  • Options for preventing a parental child abduction from Scotland
  • Seeking return of abducted children under 1980 Hague Convention
  • Advising on options for child abduction from non Hague Convention countries
  • Defending actions under 1980 Hague Convention
  • Obtaining protective measures once children returned to Scotland