child custody (legal, divorce, parent, children)

[rajabell]

Im a father of 3. Two of my daughters came to visit me for summer vaca, i live in orlando. I dont want to send them back to Connecticut. Whats the best way to go about this?

[wendalah]

you must send them back and go the legal route...or else you are in violation...does the mom have sole custody? u could be charged with kidnapping!

[bocamom]

You have to send them back, say nothing to them about it, and move to Connecticut so that you can see more of them. :P

[brokencrayola]

If you do not send them back when they are suppose to go back you can be assured you will not get them in the future. Get an attorney and go from there.

[flik_becky]

I question why you feel the need to keep them from their mother. Is there more to the story?

[fierce_flawless]

There's always more to the story.

But yes, if you do not have primary custody then that is considered parental abduction. If you want to modify custody, do it the right way. Please.

[1phwalls]

If you do not send them back, you will be arrested for parental abduction since you are not the primary custodian. And then the mother will be able to go to court and have your visitation revoked or done only while under supervision. So if you would like to kiss your kids goodbye, go right ahead and keep them.

If you want custody, get a lawyer.

[malamute]

Originally Posted by rajabell

Im a father of 3. Two of my daughters came to visit me for summer vaca, i live in orlando. I dont want to send them back to Connecticut. Whats the best way to go about this?

You need a lawyer, you need some very good reasons and hopefully you can prove those reasons. You also need to know the laws of the state that decided custody.

Age of the children can be a factor too - if they are over age 14, most states will allow their preference as far as custody.

[lilbird77]

my ex wont comply with visitation rights.

[sinsativ]

Originally Posted by lilbird77

my ex wont comply with visitation rights.

Visitation and divorce, one of the biggest problems. Documentation, documentation, and documentation. Did I mention, documentation. If you live in the same town, go to her house, take a digital camera, record the incident, don't make a scene, just go at the correct time, ask to pick up the children, if she doesn't abide, go to your car, call the Police, wait until they show up, show them your divorce decree, (Have a copy with you at all times) where it says that you are supposed to have them at this time, then take them, and return them at the exact time you are supposed to. Not later. Do this once, and she will change quick.