Legal Question in Family Law in Texas
A man and a woman who were dating now have a baby. The woman wants to take the baby and move to another state without the baby's fathers consent. What rights does the father have in order to prevent his child from being taken away?
Asked on 2/09/10, 5:48 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Keith Engelke
Law Office of S. Keith Engelke
Absent a court order, parents don't have to have each other's consent to move their children around.
To prevent mom from moving the child around, dad will have to retain an attorney and file a suit affecting the parent child relationship. Of course, one parent, usually dad, will have to pay child support.
Answered on 2/14/10, 9:23 pm
Fran Brochstein
Attorney & Mediator
I agree with Keith. He needs to run into an attorney's office immediately and file a lawsuit to keep her in Texas.
Good luck!
Answered on 2/14/10, 10:01 pm
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