Legal Question in Family Law in Virginia

My son (military) and daughter-in-law reside in Virginia and she wants to separate and go back to her home town in New Mexico. They have a 2 year old son that she plans on taking with her. Can she take him out of state?


Asked on 9/14/09, 8:53 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Yes, in the absence of a court order to prevent it.

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Answered on 9/19/09, 9:03 am
sheryl shane sheryl shane, attorney at law

If there is no prior court order she can leave with child. But I would advise obtaining a custody, visitation, and support order to avoid future problems.

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Answered on 9/19/09, 5:50 pm


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