If I moved out of state and took my kids with me, would I get in trouble?
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If I moved out of state and took my kids with me, would I get in trouble?
Asked on April 29, 2012 under Family Law, Texas
Answers:
B.H.F., Member, Texas State Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
The answer depends on if there are any current child support orders in place. If there are no orders, you can move anywhere that you would like with your children. If there are custody papers, then those orders will control. Some courts will put residency restrictions on one parent to avoid the other parent loosing access to their child. This is not a frequent condition. Instead, most courts will set a standard for visitation for parents who live close to each other, and then another set of standards for parents who live farther away. So, if you do have an order, review it for a residency restriction. IF there are no restrictions, then you can move without getting in trouble with the court. If you're not sure what your paperwork says or means, have at least a consultation with a family law attorney and let them review your decree or order.
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