Can I leave the state with my child if there is no custody agreement?

Can I leave the state with my child 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.

What happens to child support when custodial parent moves out of state?

If both parents have moved out of the state that issued the first child support order: If both parents have moved out of the state that issued the first child support order, the same rules used to determine where to get the first child support order are used to determine which state should decide the application for a

Can the noncustodial parent take the child out of state?

If no custody order exists, a short trip without court permission is allowed under normal circumstances. If a non-custodial parent takes the child out of state without the custodial parent's permission or the court's permission, he or she may lose rights of the child if a custody determination does take place.

Can a child choose not to visit the non custodial parent?

Additionally, a child does not have the right to decide when he /she no longer has to visit with the other parent. If your state is similar to Pennsylvania, then the court should hold the custodial parent responsible for ensuring the minor child/children see the noncustodial parents according the custody schedule.