Two lawyers with P.A. Duffy & Co Solicitors have been recognised as accredited specialist family lawyers with Reunite International.

Conal McGarrity and Carla Fraser, both based in the all-island firm’s Belfast office, have been recognised for their experience dealing with international children’s cases such as relocation and child abduction.

Reunite International is a UK charity specialising in international parental child abduction and the movement of children across international borders

The charity operates a telephone advice line, offering advice, information and support to parents and family members who have had their child abducted; parents or guardians who may have abducted their child; and parents who fear their child may be at risk of abduction.

Reunite has established a network of specialist family lawyers with a particular interest in the field of international parental child abduction and the movement of children across international boarders, which now includes Mr McGarrity and Ms Fraser.

The firm said: “Relationship breakdowns with an international element are complex, particularly where children are involved, and it is important to get advice at an early stage from a specialist experienced lawyer.

“At P.A. Duffy we recognise the importance of acting quickly and can offer emergency specialist advice at the outset to avoid any further difficulties which can often arise where inaccurate or late provision of advice occurs.”