Custody of Children - Rights of a Mother under Family Law?

[Samz]

If a person was in a relationship and then separated and they had a child together, what are my rights as a mother under family law when my ex partner refuses to allow me to see my child? How do I get him back in my care (custody of children)? Ex partner had the child or weekend and refused to let me have him back.

 

[Samz]

What are my rights as a mother when my ex partner refuses to allow me to see my child , how to I get him back in my care , ex partner had child or weekend and refused to let me have him back,

 

[rebeccag]

G'day Samz,
Do you have any court orders in place about the parenting arrangements for your child?
How old is your child? (Is s/he old enough to have an opinion about who they spend time with?)
Which state/territory are you based in?

 

[Samz]

No court orders in place and I don't really have much support my son is only 3years old, my ex has both his parents supporting him financially and stop me from seeing him or letting me have him , I just want to know how I can get him back but my ex parents don't like me and I can't go to where my son is because its my ex parents home.im based in Qld

 

[rebeccag]

Check out this LawAnswers Family Law Forum post "Children Custody Rights - Travel Distance?" - which gives some information about how you can make parenting arrangements that are legally enforceable that your ex must comply with.