Legal Question in Family Law in Minnesota
Taking child across state lines.
Is it illegal in the U.S. for one parent of a child to take him/her across state lines without the other parent's permission?
Asked on 2/25/08, 5:13 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Maury Beaulier612.240.8005
Minnesota Lawyers
Re: Taking child across state lines.
No. Absent a specific provision in a court order, there is nothing in the law that precludes a parent from temporarily taking a child out of state. It does not require the other parent's consent.
Answered on 2/26/08, 7:55 am