Q: Unmarried parents of a 7 yr old in Colorado. Mother made arrangements to go across state lines for the weekend.
Father was informed. But after they returned from vacation; father claimed he knew nothing of mother taking child away and he is going to take mother to court. The courts have never been involved for this child. The father has always threatened the mother with a lawyer because he wants control at all times.
What grounds does the mother have to stand on? Child is with mother the majority of the time.
A: There is no prohibition to taking the child across state lines. It may be best if there is a court action which will set up a parenting time schedule and set some child support arrangements. she should retain an attorney for this.
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