Legal Question in Family Law in Massachusetts
Can a parent take the children out of state when there has been no custody determined?
Asked on 7/06/11, 4:14 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Alan Pransky
Law Office of Alan J. Pransky
N aIf no action for custody has been filed in court, then, yes, a parent can take a child out of state. If an action for custody or divorce has been filed then a parent needs permission from the other parent or a judge to remove a child from massachusets.
Answered on 7/06/11, 5:28 pm
ERNEST BIANDO
LAW OFFICE OF ERNEST T. BIANDO, LLC
Depends, Were the parents married when the child was concived-are both parents listed on the birth cert-in Mass an umarried mother has full custody rights unless there is a court order or action pending. However, if the one parent leaves the state the other parent can bring a complaint to bring the parent that left and the children back to the state. Conact the office for a full consult-774-745-0562.
Answered on 7/07/11, 12:36 pm