if my daughter had a baby out of wedlock and the father has signed a voluntary paternity statement, can she relocate?
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if my daughter had a baby out of wedlock and the father has signed a voluntary paternity statement, can she relocate?
There is a court date to determine custody and child support, can she move within the 150 miles before this hearing? And could it affect the outcome? The whole family (our) is moving to a different location, where daughter will have a job and her own apartment.
Asked on November 16, 2012 under Family Law, Wisconsin
Answers:
MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
She needs to inform the court and file the proper paperwork requesting either the hearing date move up or informing of the move. A voluntary paternity statement will probably not be sufficient and will most likely require DNA testing to finalize paternity. Outcomes of requiring her to move back may not be required as a) they were not married and b) she is currently solely taking care of the child. If the father has an issue, a hearing will be held but your daughter will have the opportunity to show why another move would not be appropriate and custody and support and visitation orders will have to be adjusted accordingly.
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