Legal Question in Family Law in Illinois

Taking child out of state

In Illinois, if a parent has sole custody of a minor child (12 years old), can they move and take up residence in another state without the other parent's written permission?


Asked on 7/15/06, 7:42 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Zedrick Braden III Ainsworth & Associates PC

Re: Taking child out of state

Hello. In Illinois a parent with custody must

file a petition for removal before moving to

another state. The requirement is to protect

the interest of the other parent and the interest

of the child in seeing the other parent. The

court has many options in penalizing one who

leaves the state, without filing a petition for

removal. Will be happy to answer any related

questions that you might have.

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Answered on 7/16/06, 2:33 am


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