How old does my child have to be if I have full custody and we want to move to a different state?
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How old does my child have to be if I have full custody and we want to move to a different state?
Asked on December 16, 2012 under Family Law, Illinois
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MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Age is not the issue as much as the court allowing it to occur based on the best interests of the child, his or her connections to the current community, school, activities, after-school activities and distance to the non-custodial parent for visitation and so forth. This cannot be a unilateral move and will probably be contested by the non-custodial parent.
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