Legal Question in Family Law in Massachusetts

Child Custody

If I recieve Full physical and leagel custody of my three childre am I alowed to leave the state of Massachusetts?


Asked on 7/10/04, 10:25 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Alan Pransky Law Office of Alan J. Pransky

Re: Child Custody

After a custody matter is filed in court, neither parent can remove the children from Massachusetts without permission of the other parent or a judge. You need to get permission from one of these to move the children out of state.

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Answered on 7/11/04, 10:25 am
Martha Kovner Law Offices of Martha J. Kovner

Re: Child Custody

If one parent objects to the relocation of the children to another state, it is necessary to go back to probate court in order for a judge to decide where the children should reside.

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Answered on 7/12/04, 3:29 pm


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