Wife Can Go but the Kids Stay
Question:
My wife says she is leaving and taking the kids. I don’t want her to. What do I do?
Answer:
First, tell her that she can go, but the kids stay. You have joint legal custody and joint physical custody until and unless the court says otherwise. You have the right to pick them up from school or any other place she takes them.
Second, call your lawyer. He or she will try to reach a written agreement with your wife’s attorney about the children, even if it is a temporary one. The agreement will cover who lives where, how much time each party spends with the children and how the bills will get paid.
Third, if you can’t reach an agreement, then you can petition the court for a custody and access order. This will usually involve legal fees, pleadings and a hearing.
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