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No. Although we often hear stories about that happening, and some married couples separate without court involvement, married parents have equal parental rights. One has no legalright to take the children away from their other parent. That would require a court order.
The parent that left with the children would need to file a petition in court for divorce, if that is desired, or sole custody. The court will decide where the children should be and issue a temporary custody order until the court can evaluate the situation, hear testimony, review evidence and render a final decision regarding custody, visitation and child support.
The abandoned parent should consult with an attorney or a legal advocate at the family court.
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Does a spouse have a legal right to half of the other spouse?
Yes. in the state I live in.
Do the decedent's parents have a right to take over their sons burial instead of his children?
No. The spouse and children have the primary right. The grandparents may step in if there is no spouse and the children are minors.
In TN If a will leaves property to adult children can they kick surviving spouse out if it is there primary home?
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spouse or beneficiary or children
Who has the legal right to remains?
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Can the spouse claim inheritence off me?
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How do you sign for your spouse on a mortgage?
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Can your kids sell your house if your spouse dies and half is willed to them?
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What are the legal rights of a man in legal separation in Philippines?
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If a will was written prior to marriage what rights does a surviving spouse have?
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