Denham Springs, LA asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Louisiana

Q: If my name is the only one on the BC and no child support , don’t I have full custody? Cops say ex isn’t kidnapping…

My daughters father decided not to bring her back after she spent the weekend with them. I have raised her all by myself for almost 7 years no. Not a singly penny form him. He didn’t even meet her until she was almost 5! This is his 3rd time spending time with her and he refuses to bring her home. The cops told me because I called him her father I acknowledged paternity and therefore it’s not kidnapping. No one knows where my child is and he and his wife are refusing to answer the phone when the cop tried calling numerous times. I even told them he was living in another state a couple of weeks ago so I’m scared he will take her to another state and I’ll never see her again. Cops still said it wasn’t kidnapping and now I’m stuck here with no idea where my child is!!!

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1 Lawyer Answer
Randy Bryan Ligh
Randy Bryan Ligh
Answered
  • Divorce Lawyer
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • Licensed in Louisiana

A: You need to immediately contact, consult and then hopefully hire a child custody lawyer in your area. Discuss the specifics of your matter with the potential lawyer and come up with a game plan going forward. Good luck.

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