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Category: International abduction

By RRYP Global April 17International abduction

Exception of grave risk in international child abduction

When can return be prevented? When a parent discovers that their child has been taken to another country without consent, or that there is a plan to do so, it is called child abduction. The Convention of La

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By RRYP Global April 7International legal proceedings in Spain

International theft involving Spain: what the Central Authority can do and when

When one parent fears the other will take the child to another country, or discovers that the child hasn't returned after a vacation, visit, or temporary stay, urgency takes over.

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By RRYP Global March 30th, 2026International abduction

What happens if the minor does not want to return to the country of origin?

When a family crisis has an international component, one phrase can completely alter the strategy: “My child says they don’t want to come back.” At that moment, many parents think that the child’s wishes automatically block the outcome.

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By Gonzalo García March 25th, 2026International abduction

International child abduction: what documentation you need to take action today.

If you fear child abduction or are already experiencing international abduction, time is of the essence. In these cases, suspicion is not enough. You must be able to prove it. The Spanish Ministry of Justice requires specific documentation to process the case.

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Silhouette of two children jumping in a field at sunset.
By RRYP Global March 5th, 2026International abduction

Unlawful retention of a minor: what it is, how to identify it, and what to do if it happens to you

There are situations in which a minor leaves the country for a vacation, a visit to relatives, or a short trip for the other parent's work. And they don't return. That breaking point (when a trip initially

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By RRYP Global February 10International abduction

What to do in the first 48 hours if your child has been taken abroad without consent

When a minor leaves Spain without the consent of the other parent, or does not return after a "temporary trip", the problem ceases to be a family conflict and becomes, in many cases, an abduction.

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Child sitting with back turned in a domestic setting, illustrative image of international child abduction and return procedures under the Hague Convention.
By RRYP Global January 13, 2026International abduction

Serious errors that worsen an international abduction case

International child abduction cases are not "won" through a large volume of documents or lengthy narratives. They are defined and decided based on very specific elements, with extremely tight deadlines and a limited scope of proceedings. In most cases

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An adult and a child, both carrying hiking backpacks, sit on a rock in a mountainous landscape, looking at a map together. The scene conveys a moment of planning during a nature excursion. In the background, rugged mountains covered in vegetation and a slightly hazy sky can be seen. The image suggests a shared journey, ideal for illustrating themes related to traveling with minor children and shared custody.
By RRYP Global July 31, 2025International Custody

Is the other parent's permission required to travel abroad with minor children in shared custody?

Is the other parent's permission required to travel abroad with minor children under joint custody? In Spain, joint custody does not automatically mean that both parents must authorize every daily decision related to the children.

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By RRYP Global July 14, 2025International abduction

Can one parent take a child abroad without permission?

Can one parent take a child abroad without permission? When there is an international divorce or a separation between parents, conflicts arise not only about custody, but also about key decisions.

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