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If she is not the one with custody, yes.

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Q: Can a mother of a child be charged with parental kidnapping if she is the only known parent of the child?
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Can a father be charged with parental kidnapping if he takes his child out of the state and she was never married to the father?

Yes. He would need her consent if she is the custodial parent.


What is the consequence for a parent to leave the country with a child without permision of the other parent?

The parent would be charged with kidnapping.


Can a mother who is the defacto parent be charged with kidnapping if she takes off with a 6 yr old after a judge orders her not to leave the county and is now no where to be found?

Yes


If you signed temporary custody over to your mother of your son would you be charged with kidnapping if you took him without her permission?

Unless you go back to court and have the custody order reversed then yes, you could be charged with kidnapping because while the order is in effect she is acting as the parent.


Are you in contempt of court if you have joint custody of kids an move them out of state?

Unless you have the courts and the other parent's consent you will charged with kidnapping and the children will be brought back and you will lose custody and possibly your parental rights.


How come parents don't get in trouble for kidnapping their own children?

Often they do. A parent can be charged with kidnapping if they take the child without the other parent's knowledge or consent or from a court appointed guardian.


Can a mother be charged with parental kidnapping if she keeps child with out permission after a visit?

That might vary depending on the laws of whatever country or state you live in; also, I am not a lawyer. If this is a real case, you better consult with a lawyer. But it seems reasonable to assume that if, for example, one parent has the right of custody, then that means that nobody else may keep the child without permission of that parent.


Can you go to jail for moving your kids to another state if you have joint custody?

Not without permission from the court with agreement from the joint custodial parent.


Can one parent take a child out of the state of tx without permission of the other parent?

No, you can't, especially if you have joint custody, that will be considered parental kidnapping.


Can a parent press kidnapping charges on someone who is knowingly allowing a 16 year old to live with them without parental consent?

Yes they can.


Can a 16-year old get in trouble if she was to run away from Indiana to Michigan to live with the parent who doesn't have custody of them?

Yes. And the parent will also be charged with kidnapping if not sending the minor right back to the custodial parent.


Can an unwed parent be tried for parental kidnapping?

A single father has no legal rights to the child. see link-------------Added: Yes. Dependent upon the circumstances, an unwed parent of either sex can be tried for this offense.