San Francisco, CA asked in Family Law and Child Custody for California

Q: Do I need his permission if our 11y old daughter travels to another country? He has moved out of the state.

Hello, my ex husband and I have joint custody for our 11 y old daughter, but she lives with me in California. He has moved to Texas few years ago. Now I would like to send her on vacation with her stepdad and stepsister. They want to go to New Zealand, but without me. Do we need his permission? Did he loose this right by moving out of the state?

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Tobie B. Waxman
Tobie B. Waxman
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  • Divorce Lawyer
  • Culver City, CA
  • Licensed in California

A: Whether you need his permission depends entirely on what your court orders say. Without having the benefit of reviewing your court orders regarding custody, it's impossible to answer this question. Contact a lawyer directly for a consultation and provide that lawyer with a copy of your court orders so he/she can advise as to what your rights and obligations are in this situation.

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