Washington, DC asked in Child Custody for Virginia

Q: Can my childs father tell me where i can live

I am engaged to be married and we did live together but a few months ago childs father said that my daughter couldnt live or staythere on the days i have ger because its 30 minutes from him can he do that? Can he tell me where i can live?

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Michael Christopher Miller
Michael Christopher Miller
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  • Divorce Lawyer
  • Vienna, VA
  • Licensed in Virginia

A: No. You can live where you want.

However, he does have input on where your child lives.

If you can't agree, then you can go to court. A judge will hear both sides' position, and decide the child's residence.

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