What are my legal rights to move kids out of state?

Answer by  tammy23 (55)

You can get into trouble if you have something restricting you from doing this, like an order from your spouse. If your still married and you are moving as a family then it is perfectly legal to take your kids anywhere in the United States, its only an issue when dealing with parent visatation rights.

Answer by  John (9008)

The rules for this vary from state to state. In many states, however, court permission or consent from the other parent is required if you are divorced or share custody. The rules for this vary a great deal, however, and it is important that you speak with a lawyer in your current state to find out for sure before moving.

Answer by  vvvvvvvv (140)

As long as you have legal guardianship of the children and were not ordered to remain in the state with them, you can move out of state.

Answer by  Roland27 (16334)

You can do it if you are moving states. I'm assuming you have joint custody of your children. You just have to tell the court that you're moving states.

Answer by  technogeek (6640)

If you are separated from their other parent, and custody is shared, then you would need permission from the other parent and the court to move out of state.