Q: My ex lIves in Texas and I live here in Arkansas, I have a two month old baby who was born here in this state. Now he
Wants to take my son away from me and take him to Texas with him, I want to stop answering his messages but he says I could get in trouble if I do, is that true,? What can I do to keep him away from us,? My son has my last name, I left him because he treat me bad during my pregnancy until I left him around 6 months, it's a complicated situation if that helps
A:
It's always complicated when you are being mistreated by the man who should love you and the baby with no conditions. I can only answer some of your questions because the answer depends on a lot of things. Let's see if we can help a bit.
If the child has lived in Arkansas for the last six months then Arkansas has jurisdiction over the case. Any case being filed regarding the child has to be in Arkansas even now. You are smart to get legal help. If you are not married to the father of the child then the law says that he has no legal right to the child until he seeks such rights from a Judge.
You don't have to ever answer his calls or texts. You really need a lawyer to ensure he doesn't take the child to Texas without your permission. So this today. Get someone who will answer your calls. I make sure all my clients have my cell number so get someone like that.
Whatever you do, get a lawyer right away. Get your family to help you.
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