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Can I move to Iowa
I currently live in Quincy,Illinois and want to change my residence to Iowa. I
have filed for divorce in August in Illinois and it still is not final and I have
children. I want to move for safety reasons
Asked on November 30, 2018 under Family Law, Illinois
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
Since you have already filed for divorce, you are under the jurisdiction of the court in your state. This means that in order to legally move with your children, you will need the court's permission. What you should do, if you have already not done so, is to file for temporary custody. If and when you are granted such custody permission, you may relocate out of state. If you leave before then, you can be made to return and can be charged with parental kidnapping. Once your divorce is final permanent custody should also be decided. At this point, you should consult directly with a local attorney who specializes in custody cases, as they can best advise you further.
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
Since you have already filed for divorce, you are under the jurisdiction of the court in your state. This means that in order to legally move with your children, you will need the court's permission. What you should do, if you have already not done so, is to file for temporary custody. If and when you are granted such custody permission, you may relocate out of state. If you leave before then, you can be made to return and can be charged with parental kidnapping. Once your divorce is final permanent custody should also be decided. At this point, you should consult directly with a local attorney who specializes in custody cases, as they can best advise you further.
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