Parents seperating, i want my daughter

Question

i have ben living with my girlfriend for a little over 3 years, we are not married, wedo have a 2 year old daughter, she is threatning to move to colorado, (we live in california) i want sole custady of my daughter, i am willing to work a joint cstady of course if she stays in the area, i m the sole financial provider, and split all parenting joys 50 50, i love my daughter and she is my world, can my girlfriend just up and decide to move to colorado and take my daughter with her, my girlfriends daughter ha a lot of money of which i can not compare with for lawyers, i have also been the one who claims my daughter on my tax returns if that makes a difference, i do not think any court in the world would give custody to my girlfriend, severe mental conditins, bi-polatr, minor schizophrenea, she is absolutely incapable of taking care of my daughter on her own, and i am fully capable, but there is always her mother, what are my options

Answer 1

You need to consult a lawyer and take her to court.  Most states have some type rule about how far the child live.  I don't believe it matters if you are married or not.  Some parents have to go to court in order to move farther away (work relocation, etc.).  But, they just can't go and decide to do it.  Sounds like you better get a move on as your girlfriend sounds a little unstable.  As you establish custody with the court- they can also address the tax return issue.  But, if she gives up her rights or has them terminated by the court she won't be able to claim her anyways.  Good luck.  I know lawyers are expensive, but this sounds pretty important.  Find a way.

Answer 2

You need to hire a really good attorney NOW.  Since you aren't married, she can up and move to Colorado with your daughter anytime.  Then it gets really complicated.  You need to have something drawn up now.  Our custody agreement clearly stated that my stepson's mother couldn't move with him out of the county or immediately surrounding counties without prior written approval.  We ended up getting custody of him, but it was a long haul for us.  His mother had some issues also, but we had to go into court with solid evidence and documentation of everything.  It took us 3 years to get custody.  

Hopefully, you will have better luck.  It sounds like you are a great parent and I wish you the best of luck!

Answer 3

you need an attorney and you must petition the court for custody. this is an issue for the court.

Answer 4

you need to get papers filed FAST..  

Answer 5

This case has to go to court, don't delay, seek legal advice.

Answer 6

You are going to have to prove to the courts that she mentally is not equipped to care for your daughter the way that you can. Fight for your daughter because you don't want someone like that being the care provider for your little girl.

Before she moves to colorado you need to petition with the courts, so if she takes your daughter over state lines its kidnap. I don't think she can take your daughter over state lines if there is an active custody battle.