I'm curious to know that if by law, I would suffer any consequences for traveling with my son out of state (not out of the country!) Without his father's written consent?
The father and I are not married, nor living together, but he has signed the Paternity Rights form when our child was born.
Would I run into any trouble if I were to travel with my son?
BTW, he's 3 months old.
Thanks!
2007-09-15 22:08:58 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Well you could get kidnapping charges if you piss him off! If it was stated in any court not to cross state lines then you'd better not until you talk to your lawyer. I see it on tv all the time. If you haven't been to court & the judge hasn't ruled on that then you might be ok. Don't make him miss his visitation though.
2007-09-15 22:13:13 · answer #1 · answered by char__c is a good cooker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The answer to this question involves many variables, such as what state you live in, what is contained in the Paternity Rights form, how long you are going to be gone, and whether or not the father knows where you are going. The law in this area has been changing rapidly over the last few years in an effort to keep people from "running" with their child and to encourage a "co-parenting" relationship between a the child's parents. It is best that you not rely on "barber shop" advice of Yahoo Answers, but rather go see an attorney in your town. Please don't misunderstand, Yahoo Answers is a great forum for general information. However, I am attorney, and I know this area of law is very complicated now and has involved beyond what a common sense answer from Yahoo may suggest. Good luck.
2007-09-16 08:51:21 · answer #2 · answered by miziejean 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on a lot of things ... how long you will be travelling, whether the child's father has visitation rights, whether he is a reasonable person ... the list is endless.
If you are just planning a short holiday, you could try contacting the child's father and saying "I am planning to take baby away to XYZ for a fortnight's holiday, just thought I should let you know I will be back on (date)".
If he says that's fine and have a good time, you will probably be OK. If he has a problem with it, you need to check things out with a lawyer.
If at all possible, do try to work this stuff out in an amicable manner. You will be in each other's lives for many years to come, so having a civil relationship is going to be the least stressful option.
One way to do this is to know your rights, and your responsibilities. which is where consulting a lawyer can be really useful. If you can find out NOW exactly where you stand with these issues, you will be able to speak confidently to the baby's father, and will not need to resort to arguing to get your way.
Best wishes :-)
2007-09-16 05:24:09 · answer #3 · answered by thing55000 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Everyone sure is making a real simple question a heck of a lot more complicated than it needs to be. There are really only two variables in this case, legally speaking that is...
1. Unless any court orders in your case specifically state that your child cannot travel out of state without permission, then you can.
2. If your travel schedule interferes with the other parents court ordered visitation, then you need to work that out before travelling.
2007-09-16 11:35:56 · answer #4 · answered by Ronin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as it does not violate the visitation rights of the father (in example if the father was supposed to get the child for the weekend but could not because the child was out of state) then I do not see why it would.
2007-09-16 05:14:44 · answer #5 · answered by Memnoch 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dude, i asked almost the exact same question a little while ago. go ahead and take a look... there are many answers... some from very stupid as* bi*ches, but you know. thats how it goes.
none of the answers i got really helped... go see a lawyer i think. i called one too.
2007-09-16 05:15:08 · answer #6 · answered by fuqaree 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋