Chicago, IL asked in Child Custody and Child Support for Missouri

Q: Not married/He is on birth crtf & child support thru pprwork only!never went in front of judge. Can imove out of state?

We never went i front of a judge and did any cusdody aggreement. I filed child support through court and they eventually started sending me payments.

We were never married.

He hasnt seen the kids in 6 months.

He is on the birth cirtificate.

Can i move out of state with my children?

Can i take them on vacation?

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A: If you have never been to court, and have no custody agreement/orders in place; then you are the sole decision maker regarding the children and may move or go on vacation whenever you like.

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