Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

Do I have to send my son back to dad

My son is 17 and will be 18 in Febuary.He lives in Texas with his dad,but he is visiting me in Iowa for 3 weeks.He does not want to go back.His dad and his step mom has been hitting him and locking him out of the house when they go to work.I don't want to send him back.I don't want to call child abuse because he will really get in trouble and he is scared.Do I have to send him back? What can I do?


Asked on 7/29/04, 2:02 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Luedeman solo practitioner

Re: Do I have to send my son back to dad

The short answer is that you are obliged to obey the court's custody and visitation order. You may go to court to seek a modification. On the other hand, only a few months remain until he can leave the home-perhaps something can be negotiated between yourselves.

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Answered on 7/29/04, 9:41 am


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