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If I move out of state for work, what happens to my Child Support and Visitation arrangements?
My husband and I are divorced and we have Child Support and Visitation arrangements. I need to move out of state for work and take the kids with me as I am the custodial parent. What will happen with my ex husbands current visitation rights and what steps do I need to take to legally allow my departure?
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To determine whether you are can have out of state child custody, we must know the state where you live and where the divorce and custody agreement was granted. If you are allowed to move, there is typically a legal procedure that must be followed for you to do so.
The Courts generally make decisions in regards to visitation rights. When a court awards exclusive child custody to one parent, the non-custodial parent maintains the right to see and visit the child. If the court's custody decree fails to mention visitation rights, the law implies the parent's right to visitation.
A move may not be granted if it seems like the move is being orchestrated to limit the child’s time with the other parent. If the move is granted, the change in visitation generally provides some benefit to the parent/child relationship.
Please consult with a Child Custody Lawyer to determine the best course of action for your case.
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Posted by Jason Tong on 28 Jan 2010
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