How far can i move without going through the courts if I have joint custody?
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How far can i move without going through the courts if I have joint custody?
Asked on August 29, 2012 under Family Law, Oklahoma
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
It is my understanding that your state - Oklahoma - has a relocation statute, specifically, 43 O.S. Section 112.3. The relocation statute applies to moves of seventy-five (75) miles or more from the county you are in. If your move is more than 75 miles then you need to follow the requirements of the statute for notification to the other parent of the move. The other parent has thirty (30) days to object to your relocation. If they do not object within the thirty (30) days, then the move is authorized. Now, you can move as you choose but may change custody arrangements if the move is found to not be in the "best interest of the child" which is the standard. Good luck.
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