Child abduction occurs when one parent removes or keeps a child from the other parent without proper consent or legal authority. In international cases, it typically involves breaches of custody rights which may be protected under the Hague Convention, a treaty establishing procedures for the return of wrongfully removed children to their home country. Even well-intentioned relocations can be considered abduction if done without permission from the court or the other parent. Whether it’s you or your previous partner relocating, it’s important to understand yours and your child’s rights.