Not made clear in this particular article, but dad JUSTIN DIPIETRO had custody. Interesting coincidence that according to this article, the protective mother had filed for custody just two days before the little girl "disappeared." Seems Daddy also had previous issues with domestic violence, alcohol, assault charges , and probable child abuse. All huge red flags.
See the Killer Dads and Custody list for Maine.
http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/family-missing-maine-toddler-plans-file-lawsuit-39355813?yptr=yahoo
Family of Missing Maine Toddler Plans to File Lawsuit
By The Associated Press
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WATERVILLE, Maine — May 25, 2016, 12:20 AM ET
The family of a Maine toddler who went missing five years ago plans to sue the father and other adults who were with her when she was last seen.
The Morning Sentinel reports the mother and her family believe a lawsuit "may be our only hope to bring justice" on behalf of the youngster, Ayla Reynolds.
No one has been charged in Ayla's disappearance. The toddler's father, Justin DiPietro, his girlfriend and his sister were together in the Waterville home before she was reported missing, and police say they know more than what they've told them about the toddler's disappearance.
The sister, Elisha DiPietro, told a TV show, "Crime Watch Daily," this week that her brother is a good father and that no crime was committed.