Overseas child arrangements application in the context of parental alienation

Joanna acted for a parent in relation to their Children Act proceedings regarding their children. Prior to separation, the whole family were situated abroad. On the breakdown of the marriage, the other parent moved back to the UK with the children whilst our client remained living and working abroad. Joanna was instructed to make an application on our client’s behalf to obtain contact with their children. By the time of the proceedings, therapeutic input was required as the parent had alienated one of the children against our client, resulting in an almost total breakdown in the relationship between the parent and child. As a result of the progress made within the court proceedings and therapy, our client secured arrangements with their children, which included the children travelling to spend time with them during the holidays and attending family celebrations.