"Per parent, Father, he had gotten the child from Mother two days ago."

I'm okay with everything except "gotten", but can't think of a word to replace it that doesn't sound odd in the context.

Obtained, received ... I don't know. Picked up is my next choice, but I'm not sure if that's too much of an edit.

Your thoughts?

Thanks... I appreciate it!
Sandi

Per parent, the Father had gotten the child from Mother two days ago.

Per parent, the Father had gotten the child from the Mother two days ago.

I would not capitalize either father or mother, feeling that this is a generic term rather than specifically substituting for "John Smith".

[ 02-12-2003: Message edited by: AnnR ]

[ 02-12-2003: Message edited by: AnnR ]

Anyway, thanks again for the suggestions. I did end up without the capitals for father and mother and used "got this child". I didn't like the sound of it, but it was the best I could come up with for the context.

Thanks again.
Sandi

Thanks again!

Mary