Abduction and Relocation – Links and Messages
In: Children Australia, Band 38, Heft 4, S. 143-148
ISSN: 2049-7776
This article considers the links between international child abduction and relocation. It draws on research evidence and anecdotal evidence to explore the conventional wisdom that a restrictive relocation jurisdiction will result in increased abductions by the parent wishing to relocate, usually the mother, while a liberal relocation jurisdiction will result in increased abductions by the prospective left-behind parent, usually the father. The article concludes by considering whether specialist mediation can help to prevent what are truly relocation disputes from becoming abductions.