How does moving out of state affect child custody?

How does moving out of state affect child custody?

If a parent moves a child out of state without court approval and against the other parent's wishes, that parent may face court sanctions, fines, jail time, and an amended custody arrangement that favors the non-moving parent. Custody arrangements can be complicated, and child custody laws will vary by state.

Can the custodial parent move to another state?

These “move-away cases” are among the most difficult types of custody disputes. 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 you move out of state with your child if there is no custody agreement?

Technically, you can move so long as it is not to deny the father custody or visitation. If he files a motion you may not be able to take your child out of state before custody and visitation are arranged.

How far can you move if you have joint custody?

It's true that if you share custody that you may be required to give notice of the move if you're planning on moving farther than 20 miles, but Kessler says, "the best idea is to renegotiate before the move." So if you're looking to move farther than 20 miles, change schools, or will need to change visitation because