Q: I recently moved to Ohio from Fl with my 5 month old. Can my child be ordered back to Fl?
I was living in Fl with my 5 month old who I am the primary caregiver of. I had gotten laid off my job in Fl. I got a job opportunity in Ohio where I am originally from.My child was born in FL.However, my child's father is not on the birth certificate and we do not have any court orders.We did however get a paternity test done but it was not established through the courts. A week after I left I received a text message from my child's father saying that he filed to establish paternity through the courts and also he said he wanted full custody. He told me that after the paternity is established that he could request temporary custody and that a sheriff would come to my doorstep in Ohio to take my 5 month old baby.
I am extremely nervous about this, because I do not want to lose custody of my baby. Here in Ohio I have a job and have a lot more family support. I just want to know is this true. Can they ask that my child be sent back to FL?
A: This question was asked too long ago for an answer to be of any use to you now.
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