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Child abduction by a parent

Meaning in Spanish law and related legal services.

What it means

Removal or retention of a child by a parent in the circumstances specified by the Criminal Code. Court orders, family arrangements and the facts of removal or retention must be examined.

Legal reference

Plain-language explanation of Spanish law, not an official legal definition. The linked English legislation is an unofficial translation; the Spanish reference text should be consulted in case of doubt.

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