Can a divorced parent move out of state?

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.

Can I move out of state during a divorce?

In California, at least one party must be a resident of the state and county where the divorce is filed. 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.

Can you move out of state if you share custody?

Typically, a parent can’t move a child to another county or state without prior approval from the court that issued the original custody order.

Can I move out of state with primary physical custody?

Generally, a parent who has a permanent order for sole physical custody (also called “primary physical custody”) can move away with the children unless the other parent can show that the move would harm the children.

What are my rights as primary custodial parent?

Legal custody rights allow a parent to make major life decisions on behalf of the child. Physical custody rights are those rights that allow a parent to be physically present with the child where the child lives. The parent who spends the majority of the time with the child or children has “primary physical custody.”