QUESTION
Do I need permission from the courts and my sons father to move out of state with my 13 year old?
Asked on Apr 17th, 2015 on Family Law - Massachusetts
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I am planning on moving out of state to Georgia next year. My husband has a job opportunity and I have family down there. I was never married to my sons father and we have a child support order in place through the courts. My son is 13 years old. I wanted to know if I need permission from the courts or his father to move and when I do move if his father has any rights to file for a custody hearing before we move?
1 ANSWER
Dear Anonymous,
You need permission of the Court to move out of state with your son. It is called a removal case and requires permission of the Court or Father. If Father's contests the removal, it will likely take at least a year for the court to hear and decide on the case.
If you have specific questions regarding your case, do not hesitate to contact my office.
Answered on Apr 17th, 2015 at 12:19 PM
Wyckoff Nissenbaum 617-466-6620 somervillelawoffice.com