Legal Question in Family Law in Tennessee

i need to get out of tennessee with my kids

I have been divorced for several years. But do live with my X. We have 3 children and I am in nursing school. In a few month I will graudate. I need to get away from my x-husband.... but due to my finance i was unable to move away from my husband before now. I fear for my life and my children's life, I want to now move back to Miami Florida and be closer to my family. Can I take my kids out of Tennessee. I don't kow the law and I kow each state is different.... please answer quickly, my life is in danger.....


Asked on 2/20/03, 4:56 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Jes Beard Jes Beard, Attorney at Law

Re: i need to get out of tennessee with my kids

Under Tennessee law you need to notify the father of your intention to move at least 30 days prior to the move, give your address and tell why you are moving, and then try to work out the needed changes in the visitation schedule. If those changes can't be made by agreement then the parent without primary parenting responsibility needs to go back to court to get the changes. For more, check my website at http://jesbeard.com/11.htm

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Answered on 2/21/03, 7:22 am
Marc Reisman Rosenblum & Reisman, P.C.

Re: i need to get out of tennessee with my kids

Hire a lawyer and discuss the merits of getting an order of protection immediately. In fact, discuss all possible measures for protection. The safety of you and your children is the primary concern. The lawyer can later explain the steps you need to take to move from the jurisdiction. But first, protect yourself in whatever way you can.

Best of luck.

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Answered on 2/20/03, 5:12 pm


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