Legal Question in Family Law in Illinois
Taking children out of state on vacation
Hi, my husband and I planned taking his 2 boys to Florida for a long weekend to visit their uncle. We asked my husbands ex if it was ok that we take them to florida since it is out of state. We asked before we bought plane tickets. Now, she is saying that if we take them to Florida this Thursday, that the cops will be waiting for us at the airport. What can we do? We want to take them, but she always does this when she doesn't get her way...
Thanks,
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Taking children out of state on vacation
Hello. Your husband should get into
court on an emergency motion asking
the court to approve the Florida trip
since mom originally said it was o.k.
This is a very serious matter and your
husband should move on this quickly
since not being able to go will
disappoint the kids. I will be happy to discuss this with you further. It
appears as if your husband's ex is
trying to alienate the kids from him
and from you. This can be grounds for
a change of custody. In these
situations the court will appoint an attorney for your step children when
there is a motion for change of custody filed.