QUESTION
Sole Custody - Moved Out of State - Breaking the Law?
Asked on Apr 28th, 2016 on Child Custody - Nevada
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During the divorce (Nevada) I was granted sole physical/legal custody of the minors and the other parent has supervised visitation at my discretion. I moved out of state when my job was discontinued. I am now moving again, further away from the "home state" and the other parent is not happy. They said they will get a lawyer (may not) and try to fight for custody. I have been reading some conflicting information about if what I did and am doing is illegal or "may be taken into account." The divorce papers do state if it is joint custody, then I must get consent/notify the courts. But it doesn't mention sole. The laws don't make it clear to me if there is a difference. If the other parent does seek legal help and find out that I wasn't supposed to leave the "home state" I don't want to be in any legal trouble. NRS 200.359
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The timing of events is a bit unclear. The relocation laws apply equally to sole and joint custody. See the statutes and materials posted at http://www.willicklawgroup.com/child-custody-and-visitation/. There may be an argument about "acquiescence" if your original out-of-state move was years ago, but the devil really is in the details, and your best move would be to consult with a Nevada family law specialist before any legal actions are started.
Answered on Apr 28th, 2016 at 8:19 AM