Legal Question in Family Law in Indiana

I live in Indiana with my two girls ages 1 and 3. My boyfriend (their father) cheated on us, and left the house. I was a stay at home mom with no transportation, no job, no daycare. Currently he pays the bills. I Have a friend in Maryland who is willing to help us get on our feet, provide transportation, and a job, but my question is, can I legally leave with my children without him saying I kidnapped him? Do I need to go through the courts? I believe there is a custody paper out on our 3 year old, but it is over 3 years old. He makes feeble attempts to see the girls, often going out drinking. I would not feel comfortable with them in his care. There is no help for me here, and i feel like I am stuck without help, what are my options? Also, I had a son who I gave up for adoption a couple years ago and another son who I pay child support on, will these prior cases hinder my case to keep my girls and move out of state?


Asked on 3/23/12, 8:37 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jay Rigdon Rockhill Pinnick LLP

You have to file a Notice of Relocation, which gives him the chance to object to your move. If he doesn't object, you can leave. If the "friend" in Maryland is male, that reduces your chances considerably. You should make an effort to obtain work here in any event.

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Answered on 3/23/12, 10:22 am


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