Q: If my ex and I were never married and never went to court and I alone have custody how can I get them back.
When we split up I continued to allow him to keep them Mon through Friday for school. My situation was unsure of at that time I financially supported him all kids plus my two sisters for months then after he got a job I continued to financially support him and Kids with what ever he needed when I lost my job and my home he told me I could not longer see or speak to them. It has been months the police won't help and I am so torn I know my living situation is not best for my children but does that mean I am forced to just wait.... I do not have.my own home or established a job yet I recently deliver a child and haven't been able to do much without transportation. What are my options don't I at least deserve to be able to have a conversation with them one the phone. He enrolled my daughter at school where he lives and my sons school doesn't have me listed on anything how can he do this without established paternity?
A: He can do a lot if the school and others don't bother to check, and if you don't take any legal action. Are they listed on his health insurance? Contact the police and show them the birth certificates and ask them for their help in getting the children back or call children's services. If they won't get involved, then use the Find a Lawyer tab and retain a local family law attorney to advise you about regaining the children and filing for child support. But if your living situation is not stable, then the court might award him parental rights and allow them to stay with him.
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