
Quoting
aaron
When you get a threat like that, it sounds like it's time to formalize the custody arrangement by getting a court order. I have heard of cases like you describe where the father refuses to return the child and, with no order to the contrary, the police tell the mother that it's "a civil matter" that she needs to work out through the courts. I suggest you consult a local family lawyer on Monday about whether you should seek a court order formalizing your current custodial arrangement.