Q: I am still married but separated from wife we have a son . She is keeping my son from me. Never been served papers
I just want to know if she has a legal right to keep me away from my son when we're still married but yes we are separated I've had him every weekend without saying anything to me she just took it upon herself to stop me from seeing him and said she taking the advice of her lawyer do I have a legal right to see you and go get my kid or is the law on her side
A: If you are separated, you need to file for divorce and get a visitation/custody order that clarifies your rights. Right now, it is the Wild West, which means she can do what she wants.
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