FAQs - Child abduction
My ex-husband has taken our child to another country and started legal proceedings there to try and gain custody. If the court there decides my child should not be returned to me, can I appeal the decision?
YES - But you only have 3 months to appeal that decision. After that, the case will be closed.
My ex-husband and I share the custody of our children. I have an offer of work in another EU country: do I need the father's consent to take the children with me?
YES - Because taking the children with you could make it difficult for him to take care of the children in line with the custody arrangement – in fact, legally, it might even count as child abduction.
You would also need his consent even if you had full custody, if only to respect his visiting rights.
However, another option could be for you to apply for a change in the custody or visiting arrangements – a court might grant a change if it thinks this would be in the children's best interest.