Synopsis
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Although Kavanagh rarely gets involved with family cases, he decides to appear in court for businessman Michael Duggan (George Kostigan) who has taken the law into his own hands by kidnapping his son from the custody of his ex-wife and her new husband.


When Duggan alleges his son is being abused by his new step-father, Terry Fisher (Dougray Scott) the court battle begins.


Complications arise when legal counsel, Judy Simmons (Holly Aird) develops a personal relationship with Duggan and the professional misjudgment further complicates issues.