Legal Question in Family Law in California

If i let my ex take our children but there is no custody order in place does he have to give them back if i have him sign a note saying he will?


Asked on 6/24/12, 5:22 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

B. Stuart Walker Law Office of B. Stuart Walker

In theory, "No"; because it's not a court order. There may be exceptions, but most police officers would not help you get your children back if all you have is a note and he is hiding their location from you.

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Answered on 6/24/12, 7:46 pm
B. Stuart Walker Law Office of B. Stuart Walker

In theory, "No"; because it's not a court order. There may be exceptions, but most police officers would not help you get your children back if all you have is a note and he is "not" hiding their location from you.

The important word left out of the previous answer is "not"

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Answered on 7/08/12, 10:22 pm


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