Q: The other parent was denied any parenting time. We want to leave the state.
The other parent was denied any modifications to the custody order. He has zero parenting time. The order states that I can leave the state without notifying. I am leaving the state, can he have me served again in six months if he does not know where I am? Will this cause me trouble? There was severe domestic violence involved. He has not seen any of the children in almost four years. The judge told him "don't come back in six months, don't even come back in a year" but I don't think that was part of the official ruling, merely a suggestion. Please help.
A: Usually people with issues can still get professionally supervised visitation. It is very unusual for a judge to stop all visitation and the Judge may be wrong but that won't be changed unless the order gets appealed or reviewed. You really need to consult with a local attorney and discuss all the facts. Also be aware that the court that hear this matter continues to have jurisdiction even if you move, so that fact that your ex won't know where you are won't prevent him from filing a new action. Also Oregon Law gives biological parents the rights to access medical and school records unless a court ordered otherwise. Most custody orders restrict that custodial parent from moving more than 60 miles without notifying the other parent so it is also unusual that your order doesn't contain that language.
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