Parental kidnapping is a deeply emotional and legally complex issue, especially in custody disputes. In California, the law takes such incidents seriously, and the consequences for the abducting parent can be severe. Understanding what constitutes parental kidnapping—and how it affects child custody rights is critical for any parent involved in a custody case. What Is Parental Kidnapping? Parental kidnapping occurs when one parent takes, hides, or keeps a child from the other parent witho...