A boutique firm specialising in International Children Law and Family law.
International Relocation
Emergency Applications and Abduction
Separation often means that a family’s circumstances will change. Maybe you or your partner wish to return to your home country or you have been offered a job elsewhere. If this happens, both parents need to agree to the relocation of the children of the family in advance.
If you cannot reach an agreement, the parties can make an application to the court for a judge to decide what the right solution might be. These cases can often be very difficult because the outcome is binary – one of the parties wants to take the children and the other does not want the children to move.
At Edwards Family Law we have acted for mothers and fathers who have wanted to move, and we have been involved in defending applications when a relocation has not been agreed. We can advise you on the sorts of issues the court will consider when deciding what is in the children’s best interests. It is very important to take urgent and swift advice if you find yourself in this situation as timing is often crucial.
Often issues regarding children can change rapidly. It is important you act fast if you believe your children are going to be taken to another country without your consent. Whilst many countries are a party to the 1980 Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction making it much more likely that you can obtain an order for their immediate return, that is not always the case. Preventative orders can (and should) be obtained to prevent this from happening in the first place and we can assist in making an urgent prohibited steps order application on your behalf.
We have acted for many clients both in obtaining emergency measures for their children and in defending them for parents when they have been wrongly accused of attempted or intended abduction. It is vital you get advice as soon as possible in any of these circumstances. If you need assistance, please Get in Touch.
Free Consultation
We offer a free 45-minute consultation to all qualifying individuals, who have complex cases and want to be represented by our leading family and divorce lawyers. After 45 minutes, please note that our time is charged at our hourly rates.
During a free consultation with our experienced divorce solicitors and family solicitors, you can expect a comprehensive discussion about divorce in the UK (England and Wales). We’ll walk you through the process of how to get a divorce, covering important topics such as the divorce application, laws on divorce and your financial rights and obligations following a divorce.
Our lawyers will provide insight into divorce law, including no-fault divorce, and help you understand the divorce process, including divorce filing and court proceedings. We’ll also discuss the cost of divorce, giving you a clear picture of what to expect financially. Our team of solicitors also can provide comprehensive legal guidance in issues such as child arrangements (also known as “child custody”), spousal support, and property division.
We’re here to assist you in every aspect of getting a divorce or family issue, making the process as smooth and stress-free as possible. Whether you’re seeking advice on family arrangements or need guidance on a divorce consent order our experts in family law are here to help.
We endeavour to respond to all new enquiries within a few hours but sometimes with other commitments such as court hearings, that might not be possible. At most, we will get back to you within 24 hours. If you require urgent or immediate assistance, please contact the team by email contact@edwardsfamilylaw.co.uk, flagging the urgency and we will do whatever we can to assist, if proportionate and possible on the facts of your individual case.
Meet our Lawyers
Kelly Edwards
Managing PartnerWith over 15 years experience in dealing with Complex Family Law matters, Kelly will be able to guide you through any aspect of your case with speed and ease.
Sarah Hogarth
Senior AssociateSarah advises clients on all aspects of family law, with a particular focus on resolving complex financial issues for high-net-worth individuals.
Chloë Ashman
Associate SolicitorChloë’s legal practice encompasses all aspects of financial remedy, Schedule 1, private children and prenuptial and post nuptial agreements.
Charlotte Lanning
Associate SolicitorCharlotte has a vast array of experience in all of the issues that can arise from relationship breakdown with a particular focus on complex financial matters, often with an international dimension
Isobel Rarok
Associate SolicitorIsobel is experienced in all aspects of divorce and dealing with High Net Worth and complex financial matters together with advising on pre and post nuptial agreements
Kate Pooler
Associate SolicitorKate advises on all aspects of family law, including divorce, financial remedy, Schedule 1 Children Act cases, pre- and post-nuptial agreements, concerns around behaviour associated with relationship breakdown and all matters relating to co-parenting