If my wife left the state with my 2 year old daughter, what steps should I take to get my daughter back?
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If my wife left the state with my 2 year old daughter, what steps should I take to get my daughter back?
She told me she wants to seperate because she likes just being alone.
Asked on November 7, 2012 under Family Law, North Carolina
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
You need to file a proceeding for custody of your child. Generally speaking, that has to be done in the state in which the child resides. But this is technically an "abduction" of the child - she has no intent to return to the state. So consult with an attorney abut an ex-parte petition for custody asap. Good luck.
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