Didn't you file legal separation paperwork? That would have established custody. If you had left and he filed, you will have to wait until you go to court. How long were you gone? Was it during the specified period of your 50/50 verbal agreement? Did it go over? It hasn't been signed by the judge because there is a date.. He shoudl have served you w/something. File a response asap and show up for your court date. IF he didn't go to the court house and see when it is...and let them know he didn't serve you. He doesn't have to give them back to you until a judge tells him to. I am sure he foudn that out. You probably won't see them until the court date. Good Luck.

