Originally Posted by Lilbutterflie:
Thank you! I definitely was already aware that I MUST have that paperwork before I can withhold his daughter from him- but I was not aware until just now that it must be signed by a judge. I just spoke to the town deputy and he emphasized multiple times that the paperwork I receive MUST be signed by a judge to be legally able to withhold his daughter from him. I do not have the paperwork yet, so I am not sure if it's going to be signed by the judge (it is supposed to be emailed to me sometime today). I will definitely have to talk with DCM if it is not!
Yes, it must be signed by a judge. If she has had a temporary hearing (almost like a mini-divorce before the big divorce to make certain things/people off limits) then she will have the paperwork. If she JUST filed for a divorce, then it's very likely she does not have that paperwork yet.