Q: Need to move out of MO for work with my 14 mo old. No custody agreement with dad, never married. Have to send cert lett?
We broke up before baby was born. He has never filed for paternity or custody. His name is on the birth certificate. His mother takes the baby every 3 weekends or so. Father is having another baby in 3 weeks with a woman he has married. He has not paid child support and has 4 DUI charges and is facing 180 days in jail currently. I am engaged and need to move to TN for work. Can I just move, or should I send the 60 day notice via certified mail that is required in MO when the father does have custody (even though he doesn't have custody)?
A: If there is no court ordered plan in place, you are not obligated to give notice when relocating with your child. However, concealing your child may be considered parental kidnapping or cause other problems if he does file for paternity later. Let him know you're moving.
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