Can a grand aunt have rites to a baby

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   Lori Noel Bovee

   Albany Family Law Attorney

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   Answered February 04, 2013 11:48. If your great aunt took your child without a custody order, call the police immediately. If for some reason she was able to obtain a custody order, see a family law attorney to determine the best way to regain custody of your child.

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   Jack LebowitzPro

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   Answered February 04, 2013 11:26. Usually only parents can have custody of a child under 18 unless the child is given up for adoption. not sure what you're asking here.

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   Norman Stiteler

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   Answered February 04, 2013 11:38. Typically this relative (your aunt, your child's great aunt) can't just 'take' your child no matter what state you are in. If you want your child back and she will not give you the child, you have a host of remedies, such as filing a kidnapping charge.
   
   Depending on exactly what you want, you may wish to seek legal counsel. Because there is a child I would not hesitate in seeking legal counsel.

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