Can a parent move to a different county with a child if they share joint custody and the other parent is not OK with the move?
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Can a parent move to a different county with a child if they share joint custody and the other parent is not OK with the move?
Asked on April 3, 2012 under Family Law, California
Answers:
Hong Shen / Roberts Law Group
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Check the court order. Usually the order should specify which geographic location the child should reside. If you plan to move out and the other parent does not agree, then you would need a new order for the move.
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