Habitual residence is defined in statutes such as the "Childrens Law Reform Act". The child will be considered habitually resident in the last place where the child resided with both parents; or if the parents are living separate and apart, with one parent under a separation agreement, consent, or acquiescence of the other, or under a court order; or with a person other than a parent on a permanent basis or for a significant period of time. Similar wording can be found in provincial family law statutes. For example, British Columbia's "Family Law Act" has similar wording, and indicates that the removal of the child without consent will not affect the child's habitual residence unless the other guardian acquiesces or delays in applying for an order of the court.