Parental Travel Consent Requirements

Summary

In Indiana, noncustodial parents usually need the custodial parents consent for international travel with a minor. For out-of-state trips, informing the custodial parent is typically required, depending on the custody agreement. Its advisable to consult your custody agreement or seek legal advice for enforcement.

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Noncustodial parent sent me a letter stating he already asked our son to go on an out of the country mission trip. Is he allowed to do this with out consulting me?
Hi Renee! Generally, both parents must agree on out-of-country travel for a minor, especially if custody arrangements require joint decisions. Does your custody agreement specify how decisions about travel are to be made?
No, but he is not custodial parent
Hi Renee! In Indiana, the noncustodial parent typically needs the custodial parent's consent for international travel with a minor. You might want to consult your custody agreement further or seek legal advice for enforcement.
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Can the noncustodial party tell me he is taking our son on an out of state baseball tournament
In Indiana, the noncustodial parent typically needs to inform and possibly obtain permission from the custodial parent for out-of-state travel, depending on your custody agreement.
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