If my ex-wife and I have joint custody of our daughter and she took our daughter out of state but will not bring her back, what are my rights?
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If my ex-wife and I have joint custody of our daughter and she took our daughter out of state but will not bring her back, what are my rights?
We had a verbal agreement for the child to stay with me this school year. I have enrolled her in school and she has been attending for the last 9 weeks. Her mother asked to visit with her this weekend. I agreed. Now she is telling me that she is not bringing her back. I did not agree to this. My child is still enrolled in school in my area. Her mother took her out of state. How can I get my daughter back?
Asked on November 4, 2012 under Family Law, North Carolina
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
I suggest that you immediately consult with a family law attorney concerning your options of filing a petition with the court for contempt of a court order against your "ex" with respect to what you have written about as well as getting law enforcement involved for the investigation of a possible child abduction case.
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