Unfortunately, the states that have those laws do not enforce them. They were created merely to appease the provisions of the child support charter by the feds in order to get matching funds. Missouri's law, RSMO 565.156 §5 has been on the books since 1989, yet has never been enforced. You must file a motion to enforce, immediately when denied access.
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Yes, a non-custodial parent can be charged with kidnapping if they take a child without permission or in violation of a custody agreement.
No, a non custodial parent can not take a child out of state without the custodial parents permission. The non custodial parent could be charged with kidnapping if charges are brought against them.
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.
Yes. He would need her consent if she is the custodial parent.
Yes. And the parent will also be charged with kidnapping if not sending the minor right back to the custodial parent.
If you were told not to leave the county, then yes, you are breaking the law. At the very least, you'll be in contempt of court. You could also be charged with custodial interference or kidnapping.
If the noncustodial parent tries to keep the child, the custodial parent can get the noncustodial parent charged with kidnapping and contempt of court both can be jail time for the noncustodial.
As a married mother, no. As a single mother, though he has no legal right to retain the children, the police and the courts are beginning to view this as a civil rights issue that your rights are no greater than his to the children. I know as we we have been bring civil rights actions against them.
yes you can
Of course. Kidnapping anyone is a crime.
Not without permission from the court with agreement from the joint custodial parent.
Then the custodial parent can be charged with kidnapping and she/he can lose custody. You should notify the court immediately and request an injunction if you think the custodial parent is planning to defy the court order. The court will advise you of any further action you need to take. You should also be advised that there is a Uniform Child Custody Act in the United States. Every state recognizes, and will enforce, custody orders from other states.