Courts may grant transfrontier access according to the general provisions if this is in the best interests of the child. 13 - Existence of preventive measures to ensure compliance with an access order, in particular the return of the child Preventive measures may be included in the access order. The courts may order any appropriate measure which is in the child's best interest. The competent authorities usually give permission to exercise access rights abroad only if they are assured that the authorities in the relevant country will co-operate to return the child in case of a retention following the period of access. In this respect, it is taken into consideration whether the other State is a party to the Custody Convention or the Hague Child Abduction Convention and, if so, if there is a risk that the child might be taken to a non-contracting State.
Preventive recognition is available.
Recognition may also be granted according to internal law without international obligation. Furthermore, Finland is a Party to the Hague Child Abduction Convention and to the Custody Convention. There are also internordic provisions concerning recognition or enforcement of custody and access orders. If parents do not come to an agreement, the Court of Minors decides. The competent local government office.