If I’ve sole physical and shared legal custody of our son and needed to move out of state, would the custody agreement I currently have still be valid or would I have to get a new one?

If I’ve sole physical and shared legal custody of our son and needed to move out of state, would the custody agreement I currently have still be valid or would I have to get a new one?

I am thinking about moving due to me being unable to find a job here. Also, when I was working full-time, I was still unable to live on my own (we have lived with my parents since my son was 4 months old). Would I be able to move out of state or is this something I would have to discuss in court? My son is 4 years old.

Asked on November 3, 2012 under Family Law, California

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