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Q: Can my wife that I am separated from leave my son with her parents and instruct them to not give him to me in California

She is going to AT for the Army Reserve and I live in Tennessee. I have asked to keep my son here with me in Tennessee while she is gone but she did not want to mess up his routine with daycare. I am really nervous about my son bouncing around from one relative to the next while she is gone and I have told her that I will visit him while she is gone and she asked me not too because she feels that I will take him and not return him to her which is not true.

2 Lawyer Answers
Ashley Negrette
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Ashley Negrette
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  • Divorce Lawyer
  • San Diego, CA
  • Licensed in California

A: You should contact an attorney in Tennessee. Take a copy of your custody agreement or other proof of agreement with your ex. Please also note that there are special considerations for individuals in the military.

Ali Shahrestani,
Ali Shahrestani,
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  • Divorce Lawyer
  • New York, NY
  • Licensed in California

A: You can file for custody and visitation rights in TN. Contact a TN lawyer to help you. This answer does not constitute legal advice; make any predictions, guarantees, or warranties; or create any Attorney-Client relationship.

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