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You might be able to stop someone getting a passport by applying for a court order - parental child abduction, vulnerable adults
How to apply to have your child returned if they've been abducted, or arrange contact or enforce a court order in EU, Hague Convention and non-Hague Convention countries
Apply for the return of a child taken abroad against your wishes, to make contact with them or to enforce a court order overseas.
Letter to get evidence that social services think your child has been abused or is at risk, if you're applying for legal aid.
Form for local authority staff to ask the authorities in another country for information or assistance in a child protection case.
Use this sample letter to get evidence that your partner abused a child, if you're applying for legal aid.
Use this letter to get evidence a partner has been cautioned by police for child abuse, if you're applying for legal aid.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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