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there is no set custody agreement as of now through the courts, we pay child support to my step daughters mom who she lives with and on child support papers it says she is the primary. so does that mean when she comes over is it ok if we keep her and not take her back to her mom if she doesn't want to?
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Since child support has been established, there must have been some type of court case. Without looking at the court orders, I cannot answer the question. I would suggest that you take your papers to an attorney for review.
Normally if custody has not been established, both parents have equal rights to the child. This normally does mean that either parent could have the child. However, if the child has been living with the other parent, and the noncustodial parent keeps the child, if a court case develops, the court will rule for the custodial parent if the noncustodial parent is keeping the child away without good cause.
Answered on Feb 13th, 2014 at 4:01 PM