Legal Question in Family Law in Maryland
Removing child from state
Does the removal of a child, by the custodial parent, to the city of Virginia Beach,Va. without notifying the non-custodial parent, who has a court order specifying his visitation hours, constitute kidnapping in the state of Maryland?
Asked on 11/14/06, 12:15 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Sher
Wagshal and Sher
Re: Removing child from state
No. But it may violate the terms of the custody and visitation order, and if so, would subject the custodial parent to a contempt citation. If the order is silent, and the effect of the move is to interfere with your visitation rights, you may have to file a motion to modify.
Answered on 11/15/06, 10:26 am
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