Legal Question in Family Law in Illinois

if a married man does not give consent to his wife to take his kids away out of state is that kidnapping?


Asked on 9/29/12, 10:50 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

Jonathan Shimberg Shimberg and Crohn, P.C.

No - she has equal rights to custody of the children. Until a court awards one custody or possession, a parent can take a child anywhere in the US.

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Answered on 9/29/12, 10:54 am
Sue Roberts-Kurpis, Esq. Law Office of Sue Roberts-Kurpis

It also depends on whether or not you know where she has taken the children and how long they have been gone.

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Answered on 9/29/12, 4:11 pm


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