Securing Contact in a Cross-Border Safeguarding Case
Anonymised — for general insight, not legal advice.
In a complex case involving safeguarding concerns and international living arrangements, SKB Law secured regular telephone and in-person contact for a parent living overseas while protective measures were put in place for the children.
Practice areas:
Children proceedings · Safeguarding · International elements
Jurisdiction:
England & Wales, with international aspects
Details have been anonymised to protect privacy.
The challenge
Concerns about substance misuse led to social services removing the children from one parent’s care. The other parent was living abroad and returned urgently to protect their relationship with the children.
Both sides raised allegations, and the court required testing and safeguarding steps before deciding longer-term arrangements.
The SKB Way
We acted quickly and maintained steady communication.We:
- Applied promptly for interim contact
- Worked constructively with safeguarding professionals
- Supported necessary testing and assessments
- Kept the client fully informed despite time differences
Outcome
- Weekly telephone contact was ordered
- Fortnightly in-person contact was secured
- Safeguards were implemented
- A stable interim arrangement was established
What this case shows
- Cross-border cases require proactive management
- Safeguarding and contact can progress together
- Interim arrangements protect vital family relationships
If your case involves safeguarding or international elements, speak to SKB Law promptly.