Can a father take a child out of state without permission from the mother?

The answer is maybe. First of all does the father have any rights of placement or custody? If he does then he might have the right to take the child out of State for a short time. He only needs the permission of the mother or an order from the court if he is moving The child more than 150 miles away from the other parent, or taking the child out of state for more than 90 days?unless there is a contrary court order. The mother could, among other things, bring a contempt action against the father if he violated anything in a court order If she can afford it she can hire a lawyer in the State where the child is now located, who may have a number of techniques?including habeas corpus. So... check the most recent court order relating to custody or placement. You may want to contact a lawyer where the child is now located. You could also call the police, either here or where the child is staying.

It depends on what the parenting plan says. If no court has entered a plan, then each parent has the same rights. However, if the father does not return with the child within a reasonable period of time, then the mother can file a habeas corpus action.

This can depend on a number of factors surrounding the specific circumstances. Generally a parent cannot conceal a child for the parent but can take the child. When unmarried parents have a child together a parent can file a paternity action to set up custody and visitation and have an order in place. The court shall mandate compliance with its order by all parties to the action, including parents, children and third parties. In the event of noncompliance, the aggrieved person may file a verified motion for contempt. Typically, a paternity action will establish who the parents are, custody (legal and physical) and child support. This is generally done through filing a parenting plan with the court.

Unless there's a court order saying you can't there really should be no consequences. I'm assuming you brought the child back.