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EA1070a
Honestly? You haven't provided enough information to determine if mom relocating the child could be deemed kidnapping or not.
Were mom and dad married (I know you said son in law, but I've heard others use that term to refer to a SO's partner when no marriage took place)?
yes for 12 years
If so, have they filed for divorce?
no
Who is the child living with right now?
Was with the father for 6 months prior to Sept. She picked them up one day and sent him an email that She was not bringing them back till he did certain things she wanted him to do. Took them to NC where new BF was. DSS was called on her and she (with new BF) brought them here for me to pretend they were living here to get DSS to go away. Left them for 3.5 weeks. This when I heard about Portland plans
If they have filed for divorce, has the court issued ANY orders with respect to the child?
no
If there's a pending custody action, mom's attempt to relocate the child could, in fact, be deemed unlawful and she could be ordered to return the child to SC forthwith.