How to Legally Relocate Out of State When You and The Other Parent Have Joint Legal Custody
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Legal custody means that both parents have a right and need to agree on any legal decisions made for a child. When a parent wants to move out of state with a child and the other parent has joint legal custody you must both agree to it or you will need to get the Court's permission to do so.
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If you know you want to move out of state bring it to the Court's attention as soon as possible. These matters may take time and the Court may need to investigate your wish.
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Remember you will need to have a plan for the other parent and child if you wish to live far. What visitation plan do you have, child support may be reduce for increased transportation expenses. The most important factor is why is it in the child's best interest to move, not yours. Be prepared to answer all of these questions. Moving to another state when the other parent contests it is not that easy.
You will need to prove to the Court your housing plan. job plan, education plan, visitation plan for the other parent, and what support you will have may if be family in the other state.
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