Can I call the cops if my wife takes my child?

Can I call the cops if my wife takes my child?

No. Unless you have a court ordered custody order stating otherwise, you both have as much right to custody of the child as the other. It’s not kidnapping, you’re a custodial parent. Get ahead of the ball, call the police yourself.

What can I do if my wife won’t let me see my child?

If your spouse won’t you see your kids, you need to use the legal system to protect your access to your children. If you have a custody order and/or parenting plan created as part of a separation or a divorce, then you may have several different options. You can go back to court and seek to have the order enforced.

Can my wife take my kids without my permission?

Legal Separation vs. Divorce: Can a Husband or Wife Take a Child without Permission? In short, because they are not legally divorced, and the parties share joint custody as a matter of law, either the husband or the wife can take the children without each other’s consent.

Who has more rights mom or dad?

Many people assume that mothers have greater child custody rights than fathers. However, the fact is that no custody laws in the U.S. give mothers a preference or additional rights to custody of their children.