My child has been taken abroad without my permission. Where can I get help?
If your child has been taken abroad without your permission, you can get help from the Dutch International Child Abduction Centre (Centrum IKO), the Central Authority on International Children’s Issues (Ca IKA) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Dutch International Child Abduction Centre (Centrum IKO)
You can contact Centrum IKO for advice in cases of international child abduction. Among other things, Centrum IKO can:
- try to work with the child’s other parent to find a solution
- provide you with advice on legal options
Centrum IKO will look with you to see what will work best in your situation.
Contact the Dutch International Child Abduction Centre (Centrum IKO) for more information
Central Authority on International Children’s Issues (Ca IKA)
You should also report your child’s abduction as soon as possible to the Central Authority on International Children’s Issues (Ca IKA). The Central Authority can:
- submit a formal request to the local authorities in the country concerned to have your child returned to you
- explain the next steps
Contact the Central Authority on International Children's Issues (Ca IKA) for more information
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