We live in Indiana, and are planning a vaction in N.C. She has custody of the child and has given me permission to take him for the week.
2006-07-26 12:40:22 · 9 answers · asked by timothyhaynes@sbcglobal.net 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Are there any restrictions in the child custody paperwork that states you can not leave the state with the child? If not, you can take the child out of state if it is during your regular visitation period. If it is not during your visitation period, the custodial parent needs to give you permission. (If she's the type who would cause problems, and it isn't your visitation period, get the letter.) During your visitation, unless the custody papers say differently, you are OK to go out of state.
You cannot leave the country with the child, and neither can she, without permission of the other person, however.
Have a good trip!
2006-07-27 03:40:23 · answer #1 · answered by Mama Pastafarian 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Having something in writing is never a bad thing if it protects you.
However, here's a few things to keep in mind:
If she is the only one (between the two of you) with custody, and there's a written custody order that says you do need written permission to leave the state, then yes you do.
If you share custody, and a written custody order doesn't say anything about written authorization, then you're good. But if it states you need it in writing, then you'd better have it in writing.
If she is the only one that has custody, and there's no written custody order, and you two are okay with verbal permission, then you're good.
But, state laws can be different. You may live in a state that says all out-of-state trips with a minor without their custodial parent must have written permission from the custodial parent, or something like that. It's something to check on in a state code book. They can be found in most public libraries.
2006-07-26 20:02:43 · answer #2 · answered by jmskinny 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would SO suggest you get it in writing, and something in writing about how to handle any medical decisions that may arise.
I know I always look for the worst, but you don't want questions arising about your right to made decisions in an emergency situation. I'd also get insurance information and carry that, if you're not the one covering him.
Have a great time on N.C.!!
2006-07-26 19:45:41 · answer #3 · answered by kids and cats 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she has given permission, then no. If she has custody, though, she does have the right to know where he is at all times.
2006-07-26 19:45:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably if you are asking you do not know so i would guess yes...
i know the other parent has to give permission when a child goes out of state...
2006-07-26 19:43:05 · answer #5 · answered by Linnie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Legally, you just need her permission. Practically, If anything happens, (ie medical emergency) the letter may help.
2006-07-26 21:39:35 · answer #6 · answered by STEVEN F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know if you do or not,my parents split up when I was young and my dad lived in another state and I went every summer and stayed with him when I was a teen.
2006-07-26 19:47:36 · answer #7 · answered by Bryon H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If there's any chance that she will try to get you for kidnapping, yes I would have a letter and have it notarized.
2006-07-26 19:44:35 · answer #8 · answered by Bethany 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It wouldn't hurt just in case something happens.
2006-07-26 19:44:05 · answer #9 · answered by JENNLUPE 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋