Child Custody Travel Rules

Summary

If a mother has full legal and physical custody in Michigan, the father generally needs her permission to take the child out of state. Compliance with court orders is also necessary. Consult your custody agreement or a local attorney for specifics.

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I have a question about legal child custody
Sure, ****. To better assist you, could you please provide me with some more details? What exactly is your query regarding child custody? Also, could you let me know your location as laws can vary by jurisdiction?
Is the child’s father legally allowed to take our 5yr old child out of state (for vacation) if I (the mother) has full physical and full legal custody?
In general, if you have full physical and legal custody:
- The father might need your permission to take your child out of state.
- Court orders also play a part. If they prohibit out-of-state travel, the father must obey.
However, laws vary by location, so could you please tell me where you are located?
Michigan
In Michigan:
- If you have full legal and physical custody, the father typically needs your permission for out-of-state travel.
- You must also comply with any court orders in place.
- It's best to consult your custody agreement or a local attorney for specifics.