Legal Question in Family Law in Tennessee

Separation and Moving With Children

When you and your spouse separate what is the law about moving with your children before filing for divorce? If you choose to move to Canada, will Tn Law allow you to do so, or will you have to give up your children to your spouse? Would you have to notify them by law if you are only separated and havent filed anything with the court?


Asked on 5/08/01, 8:30 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Gregory Smith Law Office of Gregory D. Smith

Re: Separation and Moving With Children

If no divorce or restraining order of some sort is filed, you can move anywhere you want, but Tennessee would retain jurisdiction over the divorce and children for a time certain, probably at least six months.

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Answered on 6/20/01, 5:25 pm


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