Form

International Child Abduction and Contact Unit application form

Apply for the return of a child taken abroad against your wishes, to make contact with them or to enforce a court order overseas.

• From: Official Solicitor and Public Trustee
• Published: 3 April 2011
• Last updated: 14 November 2020 — See all updates

Applies to England and Wales

• Publication for Northern Ireland
• Publication for Scotland

Documents

International Child Abduction and Contact Unit Application Form

MS Word Document, 169 KB

ICACU: Guide to making an application

MS Word Document, 185 KB

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Details

Form for applying to the International Child Abduction and Contact Unit if your child has been taken or is being kept overseas without your permission.

You can also apply to make contact with your child, or to enforce an existing court order overseas.

Published 3 April 2011
Last updated 14 November 2020 + show all updates

1. 14 November 2020

   Guidance updated

2. 13 June 2019

   Guidance notes updated

3. 4 November 2016

   Updated application form and guidance notes.

4. 27 July 2016

   Guidance notes updated

5. 3 April 2011

   First published.