parental kidnapping
Parent takes child
Parental kidnapping is when a parent takes or keeps their own child in violation of custody arrangements or court orders.
The term applies when one parent removes a child from the other parent's lawful custody, often across state or international lines: She was charged with parental kidnapping after fleeing to Mexico with the children.
Also called custodial interference or parental abduction.
- abductionUnlawful seizure of person
- missing childYoungster whose whereabouts are unknown
- visitation rightsNoncustodial parent's scheduled contact
- traumaLasting psychological wound
- custody agreementsLegal child-care arrangements
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- captivity crimesabduction, false imprisonment, hostage-taking, human trafficking, unlawful detention
- Kidnappinghostage, captive, ransom note, abduction, hostage taker
- family lawchild custody, child support, alimony, family court, divorce petitions
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Court-ordered parental authority
custody agreement · legal guardianship · shared custody · joint custody
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