Can I move out of state with my child before divorce?

April 21, 2021 Admin

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Can I move out of state with my child before divorce?

Moving out of state before filing for divorce could hinder your child’s relationship with their other parent. Thus, the general rule is that you can’t move to another state prior to filing for divorce or while your case still pending.

Can a mother move a child out of state without father’s consent?

Generally, the Court cannot prevent a parent from relocating to live somewhere else, however the Court most definitely has the power to stop a parent from taking their child to live with them in the new locality, if that area will be some distance away from the other parent and so interfere with the amount of time the …

Can my ex stop me from moving out of state?

Stopping a Move Out of State Keep in mind that your ex has the right to file an objection to a move and even request a court hearing to change your custody arrangement. Typically, a court will only do this if a judge decides that relocating would have a severe, negative impact on a child.

Can I move without telling my child’s father?

If not, he has no legal rights without filing a Paternity action. If so, you should file a custody action before leaving the state. An experienced attorney can help you address the move in the paperwork and get permission from the court to relocate. It’s then the court that has to grant permission, not the father.

Do I have to give the other parent my address?

There is no statute that requires parents to provide the other with their address. However, most judges believe (except in protection order cases or cases where someone’s life has been threatened) that both parents should know a physical…

What if your child doesn’t want to live with you?

If your child is adamant about not wanting to live with you or not wanting to hold any visitation with you, the best thing for you to do is to talk with your child about his/her feelings. Maybe this is just their way of acting out, or maybe they do have some valid concerns that you weren’t completely aware of.