Q: Me and my ex are currently living together and we have a child. She also has 2 other children who I have raised for the
- past 7 years. Their fathers have nothing to do with them and they even think I am their father. She is very unstable and has even almost physically hurt the children before and even told me that if I wasnt there to stop it she might have really thg hurt her 6 year old one day. I've only stayed with her for the safety of the children.
My question is can I legally take my own child without being charged with kidnapping
And is there any way I could fight for custody of the other 2 children.
Just trying to figure out what I can and cant do.
We were never married by the way and I have already filed a petition for paternity back in 2014.
I am In florida it wouldn't let me change that location.
A: I am assuming that you are in Florida. If not then you need to ask this question of a Louisiana attorney. For your child, you need to file a Petition for Paternity to protect your rights. For the other children, since you are not married to the mother you really have no legal rights.
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