If it has been the father's typical and predictable pattern to return the child home, to refuse to do so could cause legal ramifications. It would be much better for ther father to speak to the mother to attempt to get a written agreement to make a change. Failing this method, it would be best to petition the court to spell out who has the responsibility of taking the child to and from scheduled visitations.
no it isn't legal for the father to collect his son and then refuse to return him for
the father gets the custody of the child if the mother dies
That is dependent on agreement, state law, their differences in income, the needs of the parties and other factors.
Read your custody agreement. Everything that governs, or limits, the 'right' of the non-custodial parent during his visitation should be set forth in the custody agreement. If it isn't set forth in the custody agreement then there is no limitation on him. It is, I agree, pretty callous to just take the child off out of state and not give you any contact information. If the custody agreement limits what he can do and where he can go with the child, you could take him back to court asking for the court to find him in contempt of the order, and possibly request further limitations on his visitation.
If there is a custody agreement in place through the courts, the mother cannot take the child out of state without the fathers consent. If there is no agreement in place, the mother does not have to have the fathers consent.
I believe that the mother should get custody and she gives the father a schedule to be on.
the father gets the custody of the child if the mother dies
If the father has legal custody the child should live with him. What does the custody agreement say?
If it is a condition of your custody agreement, yes. If not, no.
If married, he doesn't have to.
File a motion with the courts in the county in which you live to determine custody. You will probably need an attorney or mediator to help you put together a custody agreement. Both parents will need to agree to all the terms of the agreement and then you are both bound to the agreement unless you choose to amend it.
if there's a custody agreement its between the parents, however if there is no "joint custody" agreement..... it's ALL UP TO CUSTODIAL PARENT
Okay, cool.
If the father has full custody, you can't do anything. If you have a custody agreement set up, that includes you having visitation -- take the father to court. If there is no agreement, take him to court, and get it settled. You failed to mention the jurisdiction where you live, marital status, whether there are any existing court orders, whether the father has legal custody and where the father got the authority to prevent you from seeing your child. You need to add details. See related question links.
Custody challenge in his state. Should have registered original agreement with the courts.
If you have a court order of the custody agreement you can call the police.
No, both parents have equal rights to the child. If the child is currently living with the father, then he has established temporary custody. A court will need to decide upon a formal custody and child support agreement.
Yes, she can. If the father doesn't like it, he can petition the court to modify the custody agreement.