Legal Question in Family Law in Illinois

Did I need to go to court to relocate with my children to another state? I have full custody of them.I currently live in Illinois and want to relocate to New Mexico.


Asked on 1/12/10, 12:01 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jonathan Shimberg Shimberg and Crohn, P.C.

If you obtained custody pursuant to s court order entered in an Illinois case, you are required to obtain a court order allowing you to "remove" the children out of Illinois ion a permanent basis. So, yes, you need to file a Petition to Remove, give the other side notice and obtain a court order.

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Answered on 1/17/10, 12:33 pm


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