Parental abduction

More and more often, we hear about the difficulties which arise when a mixed couple – i.e. of different nationalities – divorce after having children. The temptation is strong for one of the two parents to leave the country and take the children with him or her. The slowness and complexity of legal procedures often work in favour of the parent who does the kidnapping. The 'Brussels II' European directive will do away with this.

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