Divorce And Custody Rights

Summary

In Arkansas, without a court order, both parents have equal rights to custody. You may return the children to your home. Responding to the lawyer may prevent misunderstandings. If you dont respond, he cant technically keep the kids from you. Its up to the parents to decide on drop-off and pick-up duties, but having this in writing can avoid disputes. Consult a lawyer for specific advice.

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My ex husband has filed for divorce and custody of our kids. He has kept the kids crkm me
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From me but has agreed to let me see them and his lawyer has messaged me asking if she can get in writing when i am going to bring the kids back should i respond to her or can i bring my kids home where they were to begin with without getting in trouble? We both live in arkansas and no custody agreement has been made by the courts yet
In Arkansas, without a court order:
- Both parents have equal rights to custody.
- You may return the children to your home.
- Responding to the lawyer may prevent misunderstandings.
However, a lawyer can provide specific advice.
Can he keep the kids from me if i do not respond to his lawyer?
In Arkansas, without a court order, both parents have equal rights. If you don't respond to his lawyer, he technically can't keep the kids from you. However, it's important to maintain communication to avoid potential misunderstandings. Consult with a lawyer for specific advice.
Is he responsible for coming and picking the kids up from my home if i do bring them back?
In Arkansas, if there's no court order, it's typically up to the parents to decide on drop-off and pick-up duties. However, it may be beneficial to have this arrangement in writing to avoid potential disputes. Consider consulting a lawyer for guidance.