Atlanta, GA asked in Family Law for Georgia

Q: Mother and Father are still legally married with a child. Can the father get him anytime he wants to see him?

Married before child was born. Can the father be charged with kidnapping if the mother calls the law? The child stays with the mother currently but the situation is not ideal. The mother is trying to keep the child from the father.

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A: The parties have equal rights, but just grabbing the child and taking off will lead to unnecessary tension and drama. The Husband needs to file for divorce and get a custody order.

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