If there is no custody order, and the absent father has not seen the children or paid child support for 3 years, can i

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I am sorry you are going through this and know it can be hard at times, to be a single parent. Are you married or unwed?

Thank you. Yes, if you are unwed and there is no court order in place, it would be at your discretion to relocate and leave with the child.

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