I Have No Idea What My Rights Are?? Soon to Be Ex Husband Refuses to Return Son

You need a new, good lawyer asap. I know that money is tight for you, the first step would be to see if you can get legal aid.

Call 211, like 911 but with a 2 (only works from landline phones), explain the situation and hopefully they can refer you to legal aid or low income legal assistance.

If that doesn't work, I would then ask family, good friends, whoever for a loan to pay for a good lawyer for this.

The is a little off subject, but I think you need alot of encouragement and support too at this time. If you aren't part of a church, know would be a great time to join. Read this if you're needing help finding a church:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1374119/how_to_f...

Some churches have groups for people trying to heal after a divorce - I highly recommend finding one.

Also, you need lots of support as a single mom --------- You shouldn't have to go through this alone!!!!!! I highly recommend finding a Parents W/out Partners group and others - read this for some good links:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/861171/how_to_fi...

Also don't hestiate to get WIC or FOOD STAMPS or assistance to help you in this time of crisis. Call 211 for referrals.

(((HUGS)))

Why cant you pick up your own son from his relatives home? There is nothing illegal about that, I would get the police involved and ask them for the courtesy to only act if the relative refuses to hand over your child, they might be inclined to do so if they see a police car out front. They CANNOT keep your child from you. Obviously you need to go back to court and tell the judge this, you should try to fight for sole custody, it seems your husband is just another child you will have to deal with. Argg. I feel for you. Blessings!

He has kidnapped your son and you should tell him that. He is using your mother's care against you. He's thinking she won't call the police because she doesn't want to scare our son. Go get him with police escort. I wouldn't have waited I love my kids and they are not in any way a bargaining tool.

I worked in a family law court for three years. Your divorce is not final till all parties have signd. Contact your attorney if you had one (you WILL need one if you can afford it or not-trust me on this) Also contact the D.A. office they can help.
And the best answer for help is to PRAY!

If the divorce isnt final and there are no custody papers in place you have every right to go pick up your son from his relatives. You are his mother. And if they dont let you take him then call the police.

I do agree with getting a good lawyer because they can enforce things that u can't. And if the papers aren't signed then u may not have much to work with but your papers probably say "nontransferable" which means if he can't take care of ur child then he must give him to you, not his family. That is something I was unaware of so be sure of that because that means if he is unable to take care of the child then he has to give possession to u.

I am so sorry that you have to go through this ordeal!

The advice you have received so far is sound. Call the police on an non-emergency line and speak with someone in regards to the situation. He has kidnapped your son, there is no doubt.

Second, you need a better lawyer. There are a lot of groups like "Women in Need" that can help you find a lawyer and help pay for it. Look up a womens shelter, they can usually tell you where you need to go...or ask the police when you call them for a service like that.

Do not let this continue any longer.

Best Wishes!

A.,
Have you called the police yet? I would call them, if your husband is at work, and your baby is with family, well, you are the mother, so you do have legal rights to have him. If the place you are living is/has been the babies home, then they should let you bring him home. They will ask for court papers, tell the the truth, they still should help I think.

Also, talk to your lawyer, she should know your rights too.

God Bless!

Spend the money on a good lawyer. Your son is worth it. Go get your son now! Call the police if they won't give him up. There's no legal reason for them to keep him from you.

You are not stealing or kidnapping him so of course you can pick him up; however, maybe the relatives will not cooperate. If I were you I would call the police ahead of time (on non emergency line), discuss the situation with them to learn of your rights. Inform them you are going to go pick him up and ask what they think you should do. This way you are acting with legal information and less likely to create unnecessary problems from not knowing something.

You must find new legal representation and start protecting your son's and your rights.

I agree with Lori, I hope you will try to find some support. You will need it to help you get through this. Bless you.

B.

My now ex did this same thing with my daughter 10 years ago. Only He took her to San Antonio (we lived in Dallas) while I was at work one night. So I know how you feel. What he has done is not illeagal unless the custody orders say he is to only have him at certain times then it becomes illegal. Regardless of that if you know where your son is you have every right to go get him. I had the Sheriff's department with me and they said as long as my daughter came to me no one could stop her. Then once I got her they told me to get my custody orders in place so that he couldn't do that again.
And whatever you do DO NOT sign away his child support obligations. It will only hurt the child in the long run and this action he has done proves that he doesn't want to play fair.
Hugs to you I know this is very difficult, but stay strong for your kids and for the fight you may have ahead of you and all will work out in the end.

If you have joint custody or sole custody you have the right to pick him up and your soon to be ex cannot keep your son from you. If your divorce is not final you have every right to get your son. Go and ask for him if they deny him then get a office to go with you to pick him up. Good luck.