Can I move out of state with my child if not married?
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Can I move out of state with my child if not married?
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. It is legal to do that. You do not need court permission to move out with your child. This is a time when the father of your child might take you to court.
Can my girlfriend leave the state with your child?
Yes unless the current order forbids it. If no order or the order is silent, then you should go to court and get an order stopping the move based on the fact that it would not be in the child’s best interest for her to alienate you from the child because of your close relationship with the child.
Can I move out of state with my child without father’s permission Texas?
Under Texas law, the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) protects the rights of non-custodial parents in case the other parent intends to take the child and move out of the state (or more than 100 miles away from the current location).
Can CPS show up unannounced?
Many times CPS investigators show up unannounced. If the CPS worker does not have a warrant, they will likely leave and ask you and your attorney to schedule a time to be interviewed.
