Can a mother with joint custody move with children to another state without fathers consent?

Answer 1

It basically depends on where your considering on putting the child, is it within the same school district? Has the custodial parent moved to another home which has a new school? There are rules within schools nowaday and having to get permission to keep them within the same school if you have moved.

Answer 2

Yes and No. It depends on what state you live in. Almost all states allow the child to choose which parent he or she wants to live with. The age depends on the state. The range is 10-15 years old, with most states allowing the child to choose around 12-14. In most cases, the child will have a private consultation with a state social worker, who tells the judge, or the judge actually meets with the child. The custodial parent will then be changed by the judge's order.

Answer 3

The answer depends on marital status, custody, and existing court orders, so there is no way to say for sure for your exact situation... but in some circumstances, yes. The father would have the option of filing an injunction, even after the move. Consulting a lawyer is definitely a good idea.

Answer 4

That would be something that would have to be decided by a court. Depending on the circumstances surrounding the move, it may or may not be granted. If the mother has a compelling reason to move, the request may be granted, however the onus would be on the mother to retain their joint custodial rights by maintaining visitation with their children and or taking the children back to the father's residence for his visitation rights (the courts won't make him go to you to get them if doing so would present a hardship) paying their portion of child support, etc. Either that or relinquish joint custody which would probably be the result if the father doesn't agree to the move.

Answer 5

That depends on the custody and visitation arrangements set forth in the court orders. If the father has joint legal custody she needs to discuss the change in school with him. Generally, the mother could move a short distance without involving the court. However, a long distance move would require the consent of the court and a modification of the court orders. It would go easier if the non-custodial parent is willing to consent to the move.

Answer 6

No she can not.

Answer 7

Go speak to an attorney.