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Can I Prevent My Child from Being Abducted By A Parent Abroad? International child abduction is a deeply distressing issue for any parent to face. There are proactive steps you can take to reduce the risk and protect your child. At Watkins Solicitors,...
What Is Wrongful Removal or Retention of a Child in Parental International Abduction Cases? When a child is taken to or kept in another country without the agreement from the parent or guardian who has custody rights, it can be an incredibly distressing...
Understanding the Hague Convention: Is the Country in Your Child Abduction Case a Signatory? If your child has been taken to or kept in another country without your consent, it’s crucial to know whether that country is part of the Hague Convention...
My Child is Being Wrongfully Kept Abroad Without My Consent. What is the Hague Convention on International Child Abduction? When a child is wrongfully taken or kept in another country without one parent’s consent, it can be an incredibly...
On Sunday, 22nd December, members of the Watkins Solicitors team swapped their usual office attire for Santa suits as they took part in the annual Hereford Santa Run to raise vital funds for St Michael’s Hospice. The event saw Beverley Watkins , ...
Watkins Solicitors Marks the End of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence with Launch of the Court Guide for Survivors of Domestic Abuse Today marks the final day of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, an important...
On Tuesday 26th November, Watkins Solicitors proudly participated in the White Ribbon event in Hereford, held as part of the global 16 Days of Action Against Gender-Based Violence campaign. The event, hosted by West Mercia Women’s Aid (WMWA), brought...
On Monday, November 25th, the team at Watkins Solicitors joined the powerful Domestic Violence Vigil organised by Next Link . Representing the firm were Sophie Sims, Marwah Saleh, Priscilla Agyenim, and Daisy Barrows, who walked alongside the community...
On 11th October, Watkins Solicitors proudly hosted our third Domestic Abuse Conference in Bristol, an all-day event that brought together professionals from across various sectors to share knowledge, experiences, and strategies to tackle domestic...
Watkins Solicitors is delighted to announce that Joanne Davies , one of our leading Family/Public Law Solicitors, has been awarded Resolution Accredited Specialist status in Public and Private Children matters. This prestigious accreditation recognises...
We are honoured to announce that Ellie Wilson, a passionate advocate for domestic abuse survivors, will be one of the keynote speakers at the Domestic Abuse Conference Bristol 2024. Ellie’s journey is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit...
We are proud to welcome Hibo Wardere, an internationally recognised campaigner against Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), as a headline speaker at the Domestic Abuse Conference Bristol 2024. Hibo’s work has been instrumental in raising awareness and...
Watkins Solicitors is delighted to announce that Andy Kerese , one of our leading International Family Law Solicitors, has been awarded the Family Law Advanced Accreditation by the Law Society. This prestigious accreditation is a testament to Andy’s...
Watkins Solicitors is proud to announce that one of our International Family Law Solicitors, Andy Kerese , has had one of his Hague Convention child abduction High Court cases, reported. The case involved complex cross-border child abduction issues between...
Watkins Solicitors is proud to announce that we have been shortlisted for two prestigious awards at the LexisNexis UK Family Law Awards 2024. Our firm has been recognised in the categories of Family Law Firm of the Year – South and the Community...
For International Women's Day , we are celebrating women's achievements and, in particular, spotlighting our brilliant new generation of solicitors who qualified at the start of the year. We begin with Martyna Piatkowska , a Family...
Hague Convention Application Dismissed Watkins Solicitors' International Family Department had a recent success in the High Court in London. The firm acted for a mother who was a Ukrainian citizen and had two children with a French father....
In July, one of our clients approached the International Department to apply to the Court for permission to move back to her home country of Poland with her children. Our client moved to England approximately eight years ago but was keen to...
We have been receiving many enquiries for Pre-Nuptial Agreements this week following the government’s announcement permitting weddings this Summer. The breakdown of a marriage is not something we like to consider when planning a wedding,...
Many divorcing couples are able to agree financial arrangements between themselves. This, in principle, is great. Talking sensibly and reasonably about the future and coming to an agreement during times of high emotion is certainly an achievement and it is...
