If you have not been adjudicated the father by a Court, then that would be kidnapping, so no.

If you are the father, you pay child support.

File for custody in CO if child meets residency requirements.

Go get your mother and take care of her in Fl. .

Child was emancipated at 18 and not in HS. Studying for GED isn't going to High School, so no CS.

It's on the person's record for life and never goes away. No fostering or adopting will pass the cabinet.

Her sister files a custody case against you and everyone agrees to the terms.

Parents always have the right to know where their child is, especially when travelling for the exact reason you stated. Go back to court and have...

The harder you push for this the longer it will take. It's best to comply and get the investigation over with.

Look up the new attorney, call their office to pick up your file.