If the other parent has moved your child to another state permanently without having separate parental custody rights or obtaining your permission, such action is considered to be the wrongful removal of a child. In this section, you can learn more about the wrongful removal of a child and the child’s return proceedings.
important The requirements described in this section will not be applicable if your child has reached 16 years of age or if your child has been removed to another country by another person (not a parent or legal guardian). In such a case, you should contact the police or other competent state authorities, such as the Ministry of Justice. This section also does not apply to taking your child for a short-term visit to another state, such as if you are travelling abroad.