Legal Question in Family Law in New York
Mother moving to a state with child
Is it illegal for the mother of my child to move to another state with out telling the father. Mother and Father of the child were never married. But the father pays childsupport. Mother wants to move to Florida.
Asked on 1/21/09, 9:36 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Markowitz
Michael A. Markowitz, PC
Re: Mother moving to a state with child
Generally, a mother cannot leave with a child resulting in a loss of father's visitation rights unless the mother receives consent of the father or receives consent from the Family Court.
Mike.
Answered on 1/22/09, 8:39 am