Petition · Ministry of Justice
Fund legal support for parents in international child custody or recovery cases
Open for signatures
53 signatures
What the petition asks
Fund support for parents who need legal representation overseas in child custody or recovery cases to ensure financial barriers do not prevent them from accessing legal support.
Many parents in the UK cannot afford international legal costs when their children are overseas. This could leave them unable to challenge custody decisions or seek reunification. In our view, access to justice should not depend on financial circumstances. Support is especially important for vulnerable individuals, including those affected by domestic abuse or coercive control.
Timeline
| 14 May 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
53
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Ministry of Justice
Opened
14 May 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.