Legal Question in Family Law in Alaska

I have a 5 year old son with an ex girlfriend from 3 years ago. We are pretty civil until she doesn't get her way then she uses my son as a bargaining tool. I filed shared custody papers as she is trying to move out of the state of Alaska to Texas. I sent them certified mail restricted to where she can only sign for them. She refused to sign for them and is still planning on moving here shortly. Is there any reprecussions for her if she still moves after paperwork has been filed? Also, now that I am trying to get shared custody she is refusing to let me see him. Before she knew about the paperwork I had him every weekend. She is not thinking about the needs and best interest of my son. Is there anything I can do about this to where I will be able to see him?


Asked on 11/22/10, 8:28 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Terrence Thorgaard Thorgaard Law Firm

As I understand what you are saying, you currently do not have any custody and visitation order in place. If that is the case, she is free to take the child to Texas with her. Therefore, it is important that you get her served with process immediately.

Go to the clerk of court and get a summons issued. You should then hire a process server to have her served.

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Answered on 12/03/10, 9:05 am


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