If you have the desire to move out of the country, which would involve taking your child with you, you might need to first consult with a family law attorney before you spend a lot of money finalizing the plans for your move. To help you understand why this is so important, you will want to spend a little time reviewing the following information.

It Could Be Considered Kidnapping

For many people, it can be hard to imagine being called a kidnapper when it is their own child. However, even if you have primary physical custody, if the other parent still has parental rights, you may not be able to leave the state without the permission of the courts, let alone the country. You will need to retain a family law attorney that has experience with immigration. You will need to present your reasons for the move to the court and explain why this move would prove to be in the best interest of the child.

You May Want To Sever Ties With The Other Parent

In some cases, the non-custodial parent is not in the picture at all. They might not call or visit the child. It might have been years since the other parent has made contact with your child. However, if, on paper, they still have parental rights, you may not be able to use their absence as a reason to go ahead and leave the country with the child. Even if you have family that you are moving to be closer to or you have been relocated for work, you will need to go through the proper channels to terminate the rights of the other parent. Once that happens, you and your child can move freely all over the world without having to worry about anyone trying to stop you.

As you can now better understand, there are some important things to discuss with a family law attorney. You will need to call to schedule a consultation with an attorney as soon as possible. Make sure that you are prepared to fully explain where you intend to move to and why. Once the attorney begins to work on your case, he or she will need to be able to explain to the judge why you plan to move out of the country and how the move can benefit your family as a whole, and therefore, personally benefit the child.

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