QUESTION
Can a mother take her child out of state without husband's permission?
Asked on Aug 09th, 2017 on Child Custody - Washington
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Mother's family lived in PA. Woman is married to man in Washington. He brought another younger woman in the house. They had a baby, then within a little over a month, wife gave birth. Does wife need permission to take her child out of the state of Washington from husband.
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As long as nothing has been filed with the court, yes you can take the child out of state. However, the father can file and bring the child back. A better strategy would be to file a dissolution, give notice of relocation and then let the court decide if you can move the child.
Answered on Aug 10th, 2017 at 5:51 PM