Child Custody Relocation Options

Summary

If your spouse relocates with your child without consent, you may need to file for custody in your childs home state, request a court order for the childs return, and engage a lawyer in the new state to enforce it. Consult Texas Family Courts for guidance.

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I am in Texas.My wife left with our 9 year old daughter and relocated in Maryland. This was done without discussion or consent. What can I do?
You may need to:
*. File for custody in Texas, since it's your child's home state.
*. Request a court order to return your child.
*. Engage a lawyer in Maryland to enforce it.
For local courts:

Texas Family Courts


Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * W 14th St, Austin, TX *
Website: www.txcourts.gov