If my spouse has filed for divorce, can she spouse move our kids out of state?
Question Details: I just found out my spouse has filed for divorce and she wants to move and take the kids out of state.
Alan Pransky / Law Office Of Alan J Pransky
Answered 10 months ago
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In Massachusetts, once a divorce action is filed, the children can not be "removed" from Massachusetts without permission of the other parent or a judge. Removed clearly includes moving to another state. If your spouse wants to move the children to another state, she needs your permission or a judge. Removing them without permission may constitute a crime.
