Legal Question in Family Law in Virginia

Wife took my son away...

My wife and I were having a very non-violent argument Saturday. She said she needed to go for a drive and left with our 6 1/2 month-old son around noon. After several attempts to contact her, she finally answered the phone around 8:00 pm, to tell me she was in Front Royal, VA (about 90 minutes from home) and that she had gotten into an accident and checked herself into a hotel. She Would not tell me what hotel and to this point I am yet to see my son. I went yesterday to try and find her and bring them home, and I was met by the police and threatened to be arrested if I didn't leave the premises. Is this some form of kidnapping? How do I get my family back? or at least get to see my son?


Asked on 8/25/08, 9:37 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Re: Wife took my son away...

If your family does not return home within a week, one option would be for you to file a case for custody or visitation rights in the appropriate local Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Court.

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Answered on 8/25/08, 10:07 am


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