Carolina
Lawyer · Lisbon, Portugal
- 362 cases handled
- 4+ years in practice
- Spanish, English, Portuguese
- Law, University of Coimbra
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4.9(11 reviews)
Parental Abduction of Child in Portugal
This service is for a parent whose child has been taken out of the country by the other parent without the right to do so. This is known as parental child abduction. It is a very painful situation, and the…
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About parental abduction of child in Portugal
This service is for a parent whose child has been taken out of the country by the other parent without the right to do so. This is known as parental child abduction. It is a very painful situation, and the international rules that apply are complex.
How it works
Two sets of international rules deal with this: the 1980 Hague Convention and the EU's Brussels IIb Regulation. The key question is where the child normally lived before being taken.
- The lawyer first looks at your case under these rules.
- They work with the Central Authorities (the government offices in EU countries that handle these cases) to start the process of returning the child.
- The court is meant to decide within six weeks of the case being registered. It looks at custody and contact rights and, where the child is old enough, listens to the child.
What the service covers
- a detailed first talk and a review of your case
- gathering the documents that show where the child lived and what rights you have as a parent
- contact with the Central Authorities to start the return process
- representing you in court
- where needed, helping the courts of the countries involved to communicate
- helping to carry out the court's decision after it is made
- keeping you informed throughout, in English and the local language
Where in Portugal
The cities where lawyers for parental abduction of child have their offices.
Talk to a lawyer about Parental Abduction of Child
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What clients say about our service
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The lawyer was very professional, explaining things clearly and honestly at every point, and in the end my particular case reached the best result possible. Many thanks to him for such a high standard of service.
— Adam09 Mar 2018Parental Abduction of Child -
There were many unforeseen problems because of Covid and recent changes in requirements in Portugal, but the lawyer did a great job in seeing things through in these difficult times. The assistance was excellent.
— Russell04 Mar 2021 -
I was pleased with the lawyer's knowledge and professionalism in a delicate case; the English was flawless.
— John05 May 2026
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