Parental Kidnapping Prevention Act

The Parental Kidnapping Prevention Act (PKPA) is a U.S. law aimed at addressing issues related to child custody and preventing parental kidnapping. It establishes guidelines for recognizing and enforcing child custody orders across state lines, ensuring that a custody ruling made in one state is valid in another. The law emphasizes that no parent should unreasonably remove a child from their primary residence to evade custody orders. By promoting cooperation among states, the PKPA helps protect children's welfare and maintains stability in custody arrangements, aiming to reduce conflicts and legal disputes between parents living in different states.