Nashville, TN asked in Child Custody and Family Law for Oklahoma

Q: I have custody mom took them agreed to bring them back next day it has now been 4 years and haven't seen or heard from

them. From what I know they are still in Arkansas or oklahoma can I legally take them back. How do i legally get them back or atleast be in their life.

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Brian Boeheim
Brian Boeheim
Answered
  • Divorce Lawyer
  • Tulsa, OK
  • Licensed in Oklahoma

A: If you have custody, you can always file a writ of habeas or writ of assistance. There is a specific way to do that for out of State writs. With that said, there may be a challenge since it has been 4 years.

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