Louisville, CO asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Georgia

Q: Does establishing residency in another state mean I can't get my children back?

My children went to live with their father in March, which was discussed between us as temporarily, but when I went to pick them up in December they told me he didn't have to give them back to me. We were never married and there's no court filed custody agreement. The only agreement I have is between us in text messages, but the police wouldn't listen to me or view them. I still live in Georgia and their father lives in South Carolina. They only went because of my work hours which I eventually got changed from nights to days.

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Paula J. Mcgill
Paula J. Mcgill
Answered
  • Marietta, GA
  • Licensed in Georgia

A: Where do you live and where does the father live.

Why did you give them up temporarily?

In Georgia, if he hasn't legitimated them, you have full custody.

If he lives in Georgia, and the police won't assist, you will need to file for their return in court.

Don't wait too long to exercise your rights in court.

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