Q: Is the father of my child allowed to let his parents take my daughter out of state even without my permission?
We have split weeks in which my daughter is with me and when she is with him but I do not approve Of her leaving the state without either one of us with her. Is there anything I can do to refrain her from going?
A: Unless this matter is specifically mentioned in your custody agreement, then generally speaking the grandparents do not need additional permissions to take the child out of state. If they are traveling within the father’s designated visitation, then they only need the child’s father’s permission, not both parents. Of course, they must also be acting in accordance with the child custody arrangement in terms of when the child is returned. That being said, as a parent you are entitled to sufficient communication with your child during this time, and have a right to full information on the child’s whereabouts and immediate contact information. The only exception, of course, is if you feel that your child may be in danger under the supervision of these individuals, therefore a temporary protection order may be requested.
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