When a couple who is not married and has a child togehter splits up can the father stop the mother from moving to another town with the baby which is 75 miles away from him? What about moving to another state 1200 miles away? She is not wanting to move to keep him from the baby, but she just doesn't like where she lives now.
2007-01-03 07:59:00 · 14 answers · asked by me 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Yes the Father can cause problems, especially if he is active in the childs life. Is he paying any kind of support? If he is then he has rights. Be careful how you handle this, I believe there is a way to move to a town where you and your baby can be happy without totally pissing him off..
Is his name on the Birth Certificate? You might try seeking full physical custody. Keeping good records of everything, including all contact with the dad. Good Luck
2007-01-03 08:05:13 · answer #1 · answered by Aunt Henny Penny 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
That depends on a lot, especially the laws in your state and whether or not the mother has sole/joint custody. No one can truthfully answer your question until these two issues are addressed. So, if you are unsure it is always best to contact an attorney in your area before making the move. However, if the father isn't going to put up a fight when you do move, then I'd say go for it.
2007-01-03 16:03:05 · answer #2 · answered by mvngs 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would seek legal advice each state and country have different requirements.
I don't think that they can stop the parent but the other parent, if active, will want access set up.
Moving to another state can be expensive for the parents and tiresome for the child with traveling and stressful for custodial parent.
2007-01-03 16:06:20 · answer #3 · answered by DEE 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
75 miles - not likely, but the 1200 mile to move to a new state could be blocked if he petitioned the court. You would need to show just cause for moving (better income, more stable home, etc) and he would have to show just cause to keep you there (relationship with his child, co-parenting, etc).
Why would you want to rip your child from it's father because you don't "like" where you live - you gave birth so you've lost all rights to selfishness.
2007-01-03 16:03:14 · answer #4 · answered by Susie D 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
If the reason is a good one for wanting to move when you go to court the judge may award joined custody the school year with you and summers with him try that out it could work.
2007-01-03 16:19:52 · answer #5 · answered by Kenya B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think if I were you I'd go ahead and file for child support, then consult someone on the custody situation. I think in Missouri, the best a guy in his position could do would be to take you to court. So, I would at least file child support, then if he wants to take you to court over custody later you'll have a step up on him. My situation is similar, and if I was concerned about it I'd want to be the one to file for custody though because I shouldn't have to be the one defending my position.
2007-01-03 16:14:01 · answer #6 · answered by Seg 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the father can stop the mother. You need to get a custody agreement established right away!
2007-01-03 16:05:37 · answer #7 · answered by Starla_C 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You both need to seek some legal advice. Normally, the courts do not stop anyone from moviing but some arrangement for visitation should be reached.
2007-01-03 16:13:10 · answer #8 · answered by shadow_warrior_priest 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
if there is a custody order in effect it must be followed. if no order has been entered go now and get custody as fast as possible. wherever you move.
2007-01-03 18:22:48 · answer #9 · answered by annilori 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on what the visitation, custody and child support document says. If you don't have one, get one.
2007-01-03 16:04:37 · answer #10 · answered by janicajayne 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋