If my ex and I both have custody of our son but there has never been court involved, what do I have to do to be able to leave the state with my child?
Get Legal Help Today
Compare Quotes From Top Companies and Save
Secured with SHA-256 Encryption
If my ex and I both have custody of our son but there has never been court involved, what do I have to do to be able to leave the state with my child?
And, does it make it easier if there has been domestic violence charges?
Asked on September 25, 2012 under Family Law, Washington
Answers:
B.H.F., Member, Texas State Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
You mention that you and your ex both have custody of your son, but there are no court orders. If there is not an order in place, then you can leave with your son at any time (domestic violence charges or not). If you do have orders, but they do not prohibit you from leaving the state, then you can leave as well. If there is an official order in place, then you will need to follow whatever the orders require in order to relocate.
The fact that there has been domestic violence does make the process and justification easier. There are many non-profit organizations that will help individuals who have been victims of domestic abuse relocate. Many churches offer similar networks of support. If you are afraid for your safety or your child, then contact the agencies that you need to in order to protect your child.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: The Answer(s) provided above are for general information only. The attorney providing the answer was not serving as the attorney for the person submitting the question or in any attorney-client relationship with such person. Laws may vary from state to state, and sometimes change. Tiny variations in the facts, or a fact not set forth in a question, often can change a legal outcome or an attorney's conclusion. Although AttorneyPages.com has verified the attorney was admitted to practice law in at least one jurisdiction, he or she may not be authorized to practice law in the jurisdiction referred to in the question, nor is he or she necessarily experienced in the area of the law involved. Unlike the information in the Answer(s) above, upon which you should NOT rely, for personal advice you can rely upon we suggest you retain an attorney to represent you.