If a child is taken or kept abroad without the consent of a parent with custody, this is considered international child abduction. Such cases require swift and legally precise action, as time is of the essence.
We support parents in Austria in return proceedings, in the prevention of unlawful removal and in preventive measures to protect the welfare of the child.
If there is a concrete risk that one parent intends or threatens to take one or more children abroad without the consent of the other parent with custody, contact us as soon as possible. We will clarify the legal situation and represent your position with the necessary determination.
The Nagler Law Firm will be happy to advise you personally and comprehensively on all legal issues. Our aim is not only to provide legally correct advice, but above all to do so in an understandable, forward-looking and solution-oriented manner. Every legal situation is individual - which is why we take the time to understand your concerns in detail and develop a tailor-made strategy together with you.
International child abduction is the term used when a child
The decisive factor is whether an existing Right of custody or co-decision violated will.
It does not matter what nationality the child concerned has or who carried out the unlawful removal or retention. The legal provisions apply equally, regardless of whether the child was taken away from the parent with custody by one parent, another family member or a third party
Our aim is to work out a solution that is in the best interests of the child, which is comprehensible and viable for all parties involved - ideally by mutual agreement and, if necessary, enforceable in court.
In common parlance, the terms Child abduction and Child abduction are often equated. What both constellations have in common is that the child is no longer with the person who is legally entitled to custody or care.
Child abduction is when the parent (or another relative) who does not have parental authority keeps the child away from their legal guardian. In most cases, this is a custody dispute between the parties involved.
Child abduction is when a child is removed from its legal guardians by an unknown (sometimes unfortunately also a known) person with malicious intent. Cross-border child abduction is also often referred to as child abduction.
If your child has been taken abroad without your consent, it is important to act quickly. Contact us to clarify the next steps.
Often equated in everyday language, but legally nuanced. Whether it is a custody dispute between relatives (seizure) or the child has been taken away from the legal guardian with malicious intent - in cross-border cases, immediate action is the only solution.
The Hague Convention on Child Abduction is the central international instrument for combating child abduction. The aim is not to clarify custody, but to return the child to the country of their previous habitual residence as quickly as possible.
We take over the immediate legal examination of your case and initiate the repatriation procedure without losing any time.
Time is crucial: The earlier action is taken, the higher the chances of success.
Contact us immediately if your child has been taken abroad or is not returned.
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There are also legal options for abductions in third countries (e.g. Russia, Turkey, USA, Ukraine), provided that these countries are parties to international conventions. However, enforcement is complex and requires specialized legal Accompaniment.
International child abductions are extremely emotionally stressful for parents and highly complex in legal terms. Errors or delays can have irreversible consequences. have.
We examine your situation, explain your options and take the necessary steps quickly and consistently.
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We support you in international child abduction and return cases with the necessary consistency, experience and structure. We immediately check whether a wrongful removal or retention has occurred, which responsibilities apply and which immediate measures are required. In cross-border constellations, precise applications, reliable evidence and a clear strategy are essential - also because errors or delays are difficult to correct later on.
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