# Off-grid UK-Australian couple describe ‘anguish’ after Italian court removes children

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- The Guardian, 2026-09-03 10:20 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/sep/03/off-grid-uk-australian-couple-children-italy-ntwnfb

> Catherine Birmingham and Nathan Trevallion say the removal of their three children from their off-grid home in Italy caused profound trauma and heartbreak. An Italian court has approved a gradual reunification plan, allowing daytime visits immediately and weekend overnight stays from October, while social services monitor the process. The couple plan to appeal for a full and faster reunion.