Q: My ex and I live in texas and we have joint custody or our son,can he move to california and still have the same rights?
My ex husband just informed me that he is moving to California , can he move and not see his son for months and just on holidays? Does he have the same rights as in TEXAS ?
A: If you and the child remain in Texas then the Texas orders control. You might need to sit down and meet with a family law attorney to understand the new changes with his long distance move. The child can skype or facetime the dad in order to keep in touch. Of course, you need to determine the travel arrangements since many airlines won't let a small child fly without an adult - airline policy. You might need to modify your current court order. Mediation is definitely an option to save time and money. You cannot force a father to be a hand's on dad. Good luck!
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