For international families, if one parent wants to relocate with a child it is important that early advice is taken.

If you move to another country with your child, without the permission of everyone with parental responsibility, or permission of the court, then that is called child abduction.

If you keep your child in a country abroad for a longer period than has been agreed, for example on a longer holiday, then that is also a type of child abduction.

There are serious consequences for anyone who is found guilty of child abduction and steps can be take through the courts to bring the child back.