Q: Is it illegal to take my child out of state for a 1 week family visit without her father’s consent?
I just want to take my daughter to Arizona to visit family, but her father doesn’t want her to go. I just want to know if I still take her with me, will that be considered illegal?
A:
That would depend on the current custody orders in place; which I am assuming there is. You should have an experienced professional look them over and explain to you any restrictions on travel that might exist.
If there are no custody orders at this time than you should get right to court to establish the parameters of your custodial and time share with the father.
Other than that I really cannot give you much other direction because there is not enough information given in your question.
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