QUESTION
What do I do if my boyfriend threatens to take my son but I want sole custody and want to leave state?
Asked on Feb 14th, 2014 on Child Custody - Rhode Island
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I live with the father of my child and he has been supporting my son and me for a while. The father is an alcoholic and is at the bar when he is not working. He threatens to take our son with him when he gets a new apartment and leave me out of the picture. My family lives in Colorado and I want to take my son and myself out there to live with them. I'm with my son 24/7. I don't drink, do drugs or even smoke cigarettes. I don't have a job but if I can get sole custody of my son and move out of state, my parents will help me get on my feet. Living with the father is very unhealthy and he even abuses me in front of the baby. What is the best way to go about this?
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Nebraska is one of the hardest states to take a child from a noncustodial parent and move. However, the facts you present here do seem to lean toward allowing you to go. If there is no custody established, and you're not married, you can go to Colorado and file for emergency custody there (but consult with a CO attorney on their law).
Answered on Feb 19th, 2014 at 7:18 PM