Child Custody Dispute Resolution

Summary

Without a formal custody agreement in Florida, both parents have equal rights. If the father refuses to return the children after summer vacation, you may need to seek a formal custody order from a court.

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My kids father is refusing to return my children after they spent the summer with him
Do you have a formal custody agreement in place?
No just verbal
What state are you and the children's father currently residing in? This is important as custody laws can vary by state.
Florida
What is the duration of the children's stay with their father as per your verbal agreement?

In Florida, without a formal custody agreement, both parents have equal rights.
Summer vacation
In Florida, without a formal custody agreement, both parents have equal rights. If the father refuses to return the children, you may need to seek a formal custody order from a court.