Can a divorced parent move out of state?
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Can a divorced parent move out of state?
Under the Family Law Act, moving the children to another town, city, state or country is known as relocation. If a parent moving will limit the time the children get to live with or spend with the other parent or another significant person in their lives, a court may not give permission by way of Relocation Orders.
How far can you move if you have joint custody in Texas?
These parents typically have child custody agreements with their child’s other parent. These agreements may contain geographic restrictions, travel arrangements, provisions for parent’s living 100 miles or less apart, or 100 miles and more apart, and holiday schedules.
Can I stop my ex from moving away with my child?
One parent does have the right to try and stop the other from moving and may seek a court order from the court to prevent it from happening. Such an order would prevent the child from being moved until the court has considered the case.
Can a parent with joint custody move away?
Many of the disputes over mobility arise in joint custody situations. If a parent has sole custody, he or she may be able to move if access and visitation rights can be worked out with the other parent, or if the court gives its permission.
