Legal Question in Family Law in Arizona

i just recently established paternity for my now almost 4 year old son. I've known who the father was since day 1 and hes known about the child but denied him until I took him to court. We haven't had a custody hearing but during our support hearing it was written that I have sole custody of the child. The father has seen the child 2 weekends in his life and is now trying to take him out of the state. Being that it is written that I have sole custody is he allowed to take the child out of the state without me??


Asked on 11/01/11, 4:20 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Monica Donaldson Stewart Donaldson Stewart, P.C.

If parenting time orders have not been entered, you are not required to allow him to take your child out of state.

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Answered on 11/01/11, 4:25 pm
Rich Peters R.J. Peters & Assoc., P.C.

He does not have the right to take him out of state without your agreement.

If you wish to discuss additional issues, including custody and parenting time orders, we can certainly help you consider and then pursue your options.

One of our attorneys can explain the issues and procedures better in person. As you can imagine, there is too much to cover via email. We offer free 1/2 hour consultations, in which we can discuss your matter in detail.

Please call us directly to discuss the specifics of your matter, or contact my assistant Alicia or my paralegal Jennifer to schedule your free 1/2 hour consultation.

/s/ Rich J. Peters

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Answered on 11/10/11, 9:22 am


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