Information About Family Law and How It Works

Four Things to Know About California Parental Child Abduction

Parental child abduction refers to the improper taking or holding of a minor by one parent or guardian, in defiance of the custodial rights of the other parent or legal guardian. It arises when a parent steals or hides a child without any legal reason, thus disrupting the custody or visitation provisions of the court. However, does this imply that all custody cases and parental disputes constitute a crime? Not exactly. California law draws a clear line between a typical family law dispute and an act that escalates to the level...