Legal Question in Family Law in California
is it against the law to take my son to another state with out telling my wife
Asked on 9/20/10, 1:06 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Diane Singleton-Smith
Singleton Smith
If you have filed divorce or have court orders, your orders probably say something about not taking the child out of state. If the court is not involved, no court orders are in effect, then either one of you can take the child HOWEVER I WOULD NOT take the child out of state without notifying her and advising her where you are going and how to get in touch with you. Even doing this, she can file for an emergency hearing and the court does not look kindly on those who try to take children away. Your best bet is to see a lawyer for a free consult to go over all the facts before you do anything. We offer a free consult.
Answered on 9/25/10, 2:26 pm