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Abduction of a child by a parent

Abduction of a child by a parent

Understanding the steps you will have to take depend on the type of child abduction.

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Understanding what is abduction of a child by a parent and the different types of abductions.

Legal remedies in a case of interprovincial child abduction

You have a range of legal options if your former spouse retains your child in another province or territory of Canada.

Assistance of the Central Authority for Québec

Acting as the Central Authority for Québec, the Gouvernement du Québec, can intervene in certain cases and under certain conditions.

Last update: April 6, 2023