If I’m leaving my husband and moving to another state with my children, what are my legal rights to keep custody of them?
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If I’m leaving my husband and moving to another state with my children, what are my legal rights to keep custody of them?
We are not divorced yet. Should I retain a lawyer?
Asked on January 10, 2013 under Family Law, Michigan
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
I would retain an attorney as soon as you can and speak with him or her about your intentions to leave the state. I would caution you against doing same unless he consents or a court allows you to in an order. Otherwise you could be considered kidnapping them. You have the same rights as he - so you can not take them away from him unless the court thinks it is in their best interests. Good luck.
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