How can I legally move to another county with my kids? 8 Answers as of January 24, 2012

I live in California. I have two boys and was never married to their dad. I want to move to another county to be closer to family so they can help me.

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Michael Rose Attorney at Law
Michael Rose Attorney at Law | Michael Rose
If you want to do it legally then file in the court and you can ask for a court order.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 1/24/2012
Attorney at Law | Dorinda Ohnstad
Itdepends on the language of the court order in place. For instance, some orders state can move with written consent of the other parent. Others may not preclude moving to another county.If there is anything that precludes moving, or the other parent won't agree if that's what's required, then you have to file a motion with the court to allow the move.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 1/23/2012
Warner Center Law Offices of Donald F. Conviser
Warner Center Law Offices of Donald F. Conviser | Donald F. Conviser
If no Paternity Case has been filed, there aren't any orders against your moving to another county. Let the children's father know your new address and phone number so that he can arrange to visit with the children.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 1/19/2012
Peyton and Associates | Barbara Peyton
You need to tell the father you want to move in writing. If he doesn't object, you should have no problem moving. The best way to handle the situation is to file a motion with the court to get permission to move and to make arrangements for the father to see his children after you move away.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 1/19/2012
Law Offices of Arlene D. Kock
Law Offices of Arlene D. Kock | Arlene D. Kock
You would need to return to court to modify any parenting orders if this move would affect the current parenting time share.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 1/19/2012
Jones & Williams
Jones & Williams | Elizabeth Jones
Give the father notice of your intent to move. If he objects then it is his responsibility to get a court order to keep you from going. I am assuming that there has been no court order re custody and visitation. If you have a court case, then you may need to Petition the Court for you to move.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 1/19/2012
Diefer Law Group, P.C.
Diefer Law Group, P.C. | Abel Fernandez
Your right to move will depend on whether you have court orders already. If there is an order that you must not move, then you have to file to get a hearing date and ask court permission to move.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 1/19/2012
Law Office of L. Paul Zahn
Law Office of L. Paul Zahn | Paul Zahn
If there is not an order for custody and visitation, then there is nothing preventing your move. If there is an order, then you likely need court permission to move.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 1/19/2012
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