Legal Question in Family Law in New York

Married with two children. No custody is currently established. Live in New York State, but want to move out of State. Do I need to recieve written consent from the father who is incarcerated or get custody established before I can legally move??


Asked on 9/10/12, 1:58 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Toria Dixon Law Offices of Toria L. Dixon, P.C.

It is best that you obtain legal custody as well as an order from the court allowing you to relocate. Until a court awards custody, neither parent has custody. Although the father is presently incarcerated, he still has rights. Thus to protect yourself, you should obtain the court's permission

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Answered on 9/11/12, 7:00 am


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