Securing Contact in a Cross-Border Safeguarding Case

Practice areas

  • Children proceedings
  • Safeguarding
  • International elements

Jurisdiction

England & Wales (with international aspects)

Details have been anonymised to protect privacy.

Summary

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.

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

Get in touch

If your case involves safeguarding or international elements, speak to SKB Law promptly.