Legal Question in Family Law in Louisiana

how do i stop my wife from taking my child out of the country if married outside of the country


Asked on 2/27/11, 2:53 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Nick Pizzolatto, Jr. Pizzolatto Law Office

Since you said wife, it means you are still married and there is no custody/visitation order which would not allow her to permanently move without your permission or a hearing to allow the court to decide if the move is in the best interest of the child. That is still only a piece of paper. If you are american citizens, then in order for your child to get a passport, you must sign the application as well as your wife before one will be issued.

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Answered on 2/27/11, 4:53 pm


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