Parental Child Abduction

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Parental child abduction occurs when one parent takes a child without the consent of the other parent, often with the intention of preventing the other parent from having contact with the child. This is a serious violation of both the law and the rights of the child and other parent.

Parental child abduction can take many forms, including taking a child across international borders without permission, refusing to return a child after a visitation or custody agreement, or taking a child from a foster home or other authorized care facility without permission.

Parental child abduction can have a significant impact on the child's well-being, including emotional distress, loss of stability, and damage to the relationship with the non-abducting parent. It is a crime in many jurisdictions and is considered a form of domestic violence and child abuse.