Can you move out of state if there is no custody agreement?
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Can you move out of state if there is no custody agreement?
If you have never been married to the father and there is no court order about custody, then you can move out and take your child with you. You do not need court permission to move out with your child. But the father can file a paternity case at any time, and then try to get custody and parenting time or visitation.
Can I move out of state with my child before filing for divorce?
Moving out of state before filing for divorce could hinder your child's relationship with their other parent. Thus, the general rule is that you can't move to another state prior to filing for divorce or while your case still pending.
Can I move out of state after filing for divorce?
A divorce case is not like a criminal case, which may stop you from leaving the state while charges are pending. If you move out of state before the divorce is filed or while the case is pending, you can still handle the case in a California court if your spouse continues to meet the residency requirements.
How many years do you have to be separated to be legally divorced in Texas?
three yearsSeparation: The spouses have lived apart, without cohabitation, for at least three years.
