Brandon, FL asked in Divorce, Family Law, Antitrust and Child Custody for Florida

Q: Wife disappeared, took our 3 kids out of state without notice or answering phone for weeks. Enrolled them in school but

She claims she hasn't changed her address, so how are the kids enrolled in a school, that she won't tell me where or what the names of schools are. We also had an open case with child services, and claims when she told them she left, they just closed the case. Does this sound legal& how do I get my kids back?

1 Lawyer Answer

A: You can file for divorce where you live. Once she is served you can ask the court to order her to return the kids to where you live. The longer she is away and establishing the children in a new city, the more difficult it will be for you.

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