What can I do if the other parent won’t return our child?

 

image of legal adviceIf the other parent won’t return the child, get legal adviceACTNSWNTQldSATasVicWA.

 

 

 

image of child being led awayYou may be able to apply to the courts for a Recovery Order – this is an order that allows police to find and return your children to you.

 

 

 

 

image of police officerMostly, the police cannot return your children to you without a Recovery Order—unless the parent who took the children is in breach of a Domestic Violence Order. The police can do a welfare check to make sure your children are safe.

 

 

 

image of person with magnifying glassIf you don’t know where your children are, the court can also make orders to help locate your children.

 

 


image of a planeIf you are worried the other parent may take your children overseas you may need to put your children on the Family Law Watchlist. See I’m scared my child will be taken overseas without my permission.

 

 

 

image of child running to parentYou should get legal adviceACTNSWNTQldSATasVicWA or contact your Family Advocacy and Support Service for help.

For more information on Recovery Orders, see resources.

 

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