We divorced and we had shared joint custody 50/50 and she never even told me, and I don't know where their at, and I pay child support to the courts
2006-08-07 04:26:52 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
She is not on Vacation, she sold the house that we shared when we were married, and moved out of state
2006-08-07 04:54:50 · update #1
Did she move out of state... or is she just visiting or vacationing?
She is allowed to leave the state for minimal times such as visiting or vacationing.
Most states do not allow someone to move even a great distance away in the same state without the courts permission. I am not aware of any state that allows the child to be moved out of state without the courts permission.
However, this does not end your responsibility to pay support, so stay on the good side and continue to pay.
You need to file an official, written complaint with the same court and judge that handled your divorce as they "retain jurisdiction". This complaint is called a motion and it can seem very complex. Therefore, if you contact me I will assist you in finding and filling out the proper forms.
2006-08-07 04:36:07 · answer #1 · answered by Lee S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like it's not legal, and it's not responsible behavior, but since it's summertime and they are probably on vacation somewhere, it could have been an honest mistake. Are you nervous about it? Is it that unusual? Or are you just angry about not being asked? Was there some kind of arrangement formally or some kind of understanding about having your daughter call you every few days, or once a week? If there is real reason for concern, say by the end of the week, I would stop the payments and tell the court why if they call. You can always pay back later. Your wife, from what you have told me does not have the right to move to another state without your consent.
Now, that I've said that I'll tell you that I did it once, for the welfare of my own child who needed to be on anti-seizure medication. My ex-husband would not agree to it. There was a 3-day custody court battle in the state I took him to - which I won. We weren't divorced at the time. My son got the meds he needed and got his epilepsy under control a year later. Since then he has outgrown it and has a good life. This was more than 20 years ago and I hope your situation is not so complicated.
2006-08-07 04:50:05 · answer #2 · answered by Zelda Hunter 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. If you have joint custody she has to file a petition with the court to change the terms of the agreement. Then the court has to give permission for the modification. You can report her to the police and she can be charged with contempt of court and possibly child abduction since she has not let you know where she is. Also - try the court where you pay the support. They must have a current address or they would not be able to mail your CS payments to her.
2006-08-07 04:34:43 · answer #3 · answered by arkiemom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have joint custody of her then no its not legal for her to leave state and plus if you pay child support then she is supposed to let you know her address at all times she she is messing up there to. Talk to a lawyer or someone at the court house if you pay child support through the court house like my ex then go talk to the people in the office that you go to to pay your child support. GOOOOOOOD LUCK!!!!
2006-08-07 04:34:58 · answer #4 · answered by cammy72476 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If its in the divorce papers then she cannot leave the state. Most of the time in joint custody, parents have to live a certain mileage within each other. You need to seek legal advice and see if this is a kidnapping case.
2006-08-07 04:32:34 · answer #5 · answered by I luv my shitz-tzu 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With joint custody all decisions concerning the child including where she lives is suppose to be agreed upon by the both of you.
2006-08-07 04:33:18 · answer #6 · answered by Coco 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it is not legal and if you pay child support through the courts then they have to have an address to send the money to. Check with them and try to find someone to represent you.
2006-08-07 04:31:46 · answer #7 · answered by KIT-KAT 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would not be illegal unless you had that wrote up in the divorce papers. However, since you have 50/50 custody, she can not keep her from you and you should contact the atty. that proceeded over your divorce to find out your rights.
2006-08-07 04:30:58 · answer #8 · answered by RainCloud 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-23 14:13:34 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it is not legal. Joint custody means just that. This is referred to as abduction by the none custodial parent. See the cops, and see your lawyer.
2006-08-07 04:31:18 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋