Legal Question in Family Law in California

If a mother and father have no legal custody, can one be convicted of parental kidnapping?


Asked on 11/21/09, 3:14 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Lyle Johnson Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law

California law prohibits one parent keeping children from the other parent during the time they have the right to custody of the child. Prior to a court order both parents have equal right to custody of their children. Even if the parent taking the child and keeping the child from the other parent is not convicted, that parent could be at a significant disadvantage in a custody hearing.

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Answered on 11/26/09, 5:47 pm


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