Foley, AL asked in Family Law for Alabama

Q: Can my ex keep my child from me even though we both have full parental rights?

we have not have not been to court yet no papers have been filed that i am aware of. Is the father of my child allowed to move across state lines without my permission and without me knowing? Also, He (father) signed the birth certificate at the hospital but i am still legally married to a different man, is the man that i am legally married to considered legally to be my childs father or his biological ( the one who signed birth certificate) father? Last thing for now, how do i go about getting to see my child since his father isnt letting me see my son but an hour or two here and there and he wont let my son come and stay with me. Father of my child is currently staying with his dad and if i go to the property to try and see my son or pick him up they will call the law on me for trespassing. I am not sure what i can or cant legally do and i absolutely do not want to get in trouble with the law? Can he keep him from me?

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Sheila Crumley Field
Sheila Crumley Field
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  • ANNISTON, AL
  • Licensed in Alabama

A: If you have not been to court you have full custody because you are married to someone else. Until a court of law adjudicates him, he has no rights. Go get you son.

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