Charles Strachan Solicitors are one of the very few solicitors firms in the UK who specialise in International Child Abduction and the international movement of children. We have a dedicated specialist team which includes an award winning specialist lawyer who represents parents in Hague Convention proceedings, Wardship proceedings, Habitual Residence disputes, Jurisdiction disputes and seeking orders under the Inherent Jurisdiction.

In addition to cases involving abandoned spouses, our team represents clients within cross border children law which often involves serious issues such a female genital mutilation, radicalisation, child trafficking, forced married protection and honour based violence.

If there is a threat that your child is going to be taken out of the country without your consent or knowledge, or if your child has physically been removed to a different country, get in contact with us urgently. Whether it is unlawful removal or unlawful retention, our dedicated team can provide you with specialist advice in respect of securing your child’s safe and secure return, or preventing a threatened or suspected removal.

Legal Aid And Fees

Charles Strachan Solicitors offer legal aid in relation to family cases, subject to eligibility. Legal aid is available for applicants to hague convention proceedings whereas there is a means and merits assessment applicable for all respondents to hague convention proceedings, wardship proceedings and other orders required under the inherent jurisdiction.

Get in touch to see if you qualify for legal aid for your matter. Where legal aid is not available or you do not qualify, we offer competitive privately paying rates with a second to none service. Contact us on 0121 704 3311 for further information.