Q: I have to pay child support in the state of California moved to Alabama can my kids legally move with me
Me and my ex gf have two kids I pay child support before I moved from California I supported them 50 50 we share custody is it illegal for me to go get them from california so they can live with me in Alabama help I don't want to do any thing illegal
A: Child support is different from visitation and custody. If your current custody and visitation order says the children can move to Alabama, then you can get the kids and take them to Alabama. My guess is that the order doesn't say that, but there's no way for me to know. If, however, your order doesn't say you can take the kids to Alabama and you do it anyway, you could be arrested and face a kidnapping charge.
A: You will probably need to file a request for order for child custody and visitation in the form of a move-away request. The longer the children stay in California, it will be more difficult to prevail on your request. The age of the children will be factored into the analysis. There are many factors to consider.
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