Can a parent move out of state with a child with joint custody?

Can a parent move out of state with a child with joint custody?

Ultimately parents should comply with the parenting agreement or Court orders that are in place. That applies to both parents, not just the parent who has primary care of the child. If you can’t agree, then the parent who wishes to relocate will need to seek a change to the Court order.

Can a parent move a child out of state without the other parents permission?

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. A judge could even change custody arrangements in favor of the noncustodial parent.

Can a parent take a child out of state without the other parents consent in California?

If you cannot find the other parent, you will need to go to court and ask the judge for permission to let you leave without the other parent’s permission. If there are limits on whether you can take your children outside of your country or state, you usually need a court order giving you special permission to travel.