Legal Question in Family Law in Arizona

Generally if a parent is moving more than 100 miles away from the previous residence of a child, a court order is required in advance. That is not to say it won't be allowed if it is deemed to be in the best interests of the child as far as financial betterment, education, family support, cultural advantages, etc. But still they cannot do so without court approval. Are you married? Divorced? Never married? Please advise. Thank you.

If there are NO court orders in place, it would NOT be legal for him to take your son. If there ARE Court orders in palce, even then he must follow very specific procedures. Under either scenario, you could take the proactive step of seeking a Court order PREVENTING the child's relocation.

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