Will a judge let me move out of state?

Will a judge let me move out of state?

In this situation, the custodial parent will likely have to go to court and ask a judge for permission to move the child out-of-state. These “move-away cases” are among the most difficult types of custody disputes.

Can I move if I have sole legal and physical custody?

If a parent has sole custody, he or she may be able to move if access and visitation rights can be worked out with the other parent, or if the court gives its permission. In those cases, the parent who wishes to move with the child will likely need court approval to change the agreement or order.

What are my rights if I have sole physical custody?

Sole Custody or Full Custody If a parent has sole custody, the child lives with that parent permanently. That parent also has the right to make all important decisions about the child, regardless of whether the other parent disagrees.

Is full custody and sole custody the same?

In almost all example, full custody and sole custody mean the same thing. In most states, full custody is not a term that has legal significance. In other words, full custody is a term uses by lay persons to likely refer to what is really sole custody. In Texas, for example, a parent doesn’t have child custody.