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"losing my children"
Rose's husband told her that if she leaves him, he will take the children. She is scared of losing her children.
Here are two commonly asked questions and answers that will give Rose some information. There is more information at the bottom of this page.
What if my husband takes the children to another country? (c15 October 1998)
If the children have been taken abroad it may be difficult to seek their return depending upon which country they are in. Some countries have signed an international treaty and will recognize and enforce custody orders made by courts in other countries if the children have not become too settled or will not be returning to a harmful situation.
What if my husband takes the children to another province? (c14 October, 1998)
If your children are taken (abducted) you can report it to the police who can file a missing persons report and lay charges against the abducting parent. If your husband is acting in breach of the terms of a custody order you could also try to get the order enforced in the other province.
Once abduction charges are laid, a Canada-wide warrant can be issued for the arrest of the abducting parent. This can mean that the child may be found and returned more quickly than if the provisions of the custody order in family court are relied upon. Enforcement of the terms of a custody order may require confirmation of the order by the courts in the province where the children have been taken. This procedure may take some time.
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