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    Jun 30, 2013, 03:24 PM
    Unwed Father In Florida
    I am an unwed father living in Florida. I want to leave Florida and go to Pennsylvania to see family. There is no court ordered custody of my daughter. Can I get into trouble for taking her?
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    Jun 30, 2013, 06:03 PM
    Why would you risk taking her without a court order? Are you discussing it with the mother or are you asking if as the father do you have the right to just do it? Crossing state lines without a court order even with the mothers consent can backfire on you if she decides to file a complaint for what ever reasons. Then if you run into problems and can not prove you had the right to have her that's a whole 'nother set of problems. Either way your in problems if you don't get a court order or some kind of legal release.
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    Jun 30, 2013, 06:19 PM
    Are you just going as part of your visitation or are you considering a move away? Have you spoken to your ex about this situation.
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    Jul 1, 2013, 03:54 AM
    Yes, are you on the birth certificate, ( do you have legal rights established to child)
    Do you live with mother currently ?

    When and how do you see mother and child ?

    Is mother aware of this and what do they say
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    Jul 1, 2013, 04:02 AM
    If there is no court ordered custody or visitation, then you might not have lasting trouble if you take your daughter on a vacation. But if you don't have permission from the mother and she raises a fuss, then it can cause you, temporary, headaches.

    I would avoid those headaches by getting the mother's permission and/or going to court to confirm your custody and rights.
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