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If you are still married, then no it is not a crime. She can take your children anywhere as long as there are no court orders defining custody, which is not likely if you are still married.

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Q: If your wife leaves the state with your child is it kidnapping if you are still married?
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Can a mother leave the state of Arkansas with a minor if she is married and would it be considered kidnapping?

Assuming the minor is your child, and you are still married (therefore, no custody settlement) then no, it would not be considered kidnapping.


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.


Is it kidnapping in the state of Indiana if your husband moves to another state with OUR children There is no child custody agreement?

No, unless a custody order is being violated, it is not kidnapping for the Father to move out of state with his own children.


If my ex-wife leaves state with are kid to live in another state is it kidnapping?

this is not called kidnapping, but you do need to make an agreement for her to be able to do this. if you did not make an agreement, then you should go to court, and the judge will make the decision.


Can a mother that leaves state with her child be brought back?

If she by taking the child with her is breaking the law, yes of course. It would be kidnapping and that is illegal in all states. The police would look for her and the child everywhere. The mother would not only be brought back but there would be a very little chance that she would see her child again.


Is it kidnapping if a parent sends a child to live out of state while they are under a court order for the child to not leave the state?

Yes, and ground for contempt of court with a change of custody.


How long wood you get for Kidd napping?

Which state do you plan on kidnapping in? Are you kidnapping a child or an adult? Are you crossing state lines?....if so the FBI is gonna be all up in your business. I need more specifics before I can answer you better.


What can you do if the mother takes your baby out of state with out telling you and will not let me see my daughter?

Call the Police. It's Kidnapping. Unless your mother has custody of the child, it is kidnapping and should be reported to the police.


The mother and one year old child live in Iowa the father not married leaves to live in Florida what happns with the child and can the mother get child support?

Research the child support laws for both states and find which state offers WHAT IS IN THE BEST INTEREST FOR THE CHILD. but remember if you go to the other state to sue for child support everytime you have to appear in court you will have to travel to that state.


Can daughter leave state of Florida with child and not be charged with kidnapping no custody order nor are they married?

Yes, however the father can still file an injunction which would require the child be returned to the jurisdiction of the court pending a full hearing. This can be done up to six months after the move.


Who has legal custody of a minor child when parents have never married in mass and can one leave the state without the others permission or will it be kidnapping.?

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Can the father get custody if mother leaves to go to another state to work and father keeps child even if they arent married and he is still paying child support?

Yes. He would have to petition the court for custody.