I hear this question often: the other parent is keeping me from my child, what can I do about it? The short answer is … it depends! It depends on whether there is a court order already in place for custody and parenting time. IF THERE IS NO COURT ORDER IN PLACE ADDRESSING CUSTODY AND PARENTING TIME: You need to file a Motion to establish custody and parenting time. The downside is that it will take you about 30 days to get into court so that you can get a custody and parent