Custodial parent wants to move out of state

[STM101]

Over a year ago I was living in Northampton County PA. My child's father obtained visitation rights through that county's courthouse. A few months after the visitation rights case was considered resolved or closed we reconciled and moved in together. We moved into a completely different county and neither of us have contacted the courthouse to transfer the case over to the new county since we were living together and therefore did not really comply with the visitation order. My child's father is physically and emotionally abusive towards me and I want to leave the situation and move. The problem is I have no family or friends in the state of PA but my daughter's godmother would love for us to live with her in TX. Do visitation rights apply when you move to another county, let alone an entirely different state? What would be the best way to go about moving out of state legally?

 

[irish223]

Yes, he is still entitled to his visitation. In fact, he can prevent you from moving the child out of state.

If you want to move, you will have ask the court for permission.

 

[Duranie]

Dad can dispute the move. I would not move without going to courtor getting written notarized permission from Dad. Your moving out of state would jeopardize relationship. If you need to leave him, find a roommate and move in but I would not move far away. It could backfire. Are you able to prove the abuse?

 

[STM101]

the police have been to our previous residence more than once for domestic disturbance calls. My right index finger is in a cast because he broke it. But that's about all the proof i have.

 

[Duranie]

So with domestic violence why weren't charges pressed? They are pressed automatically in my state whether the victim wants too or not.

 

[STM101]

Whenever the police showed up they would say it was just his word against mine and left it at that. I do understand I got myself into this situation and I'm going to get myself out. I have a better understanding now and with some legwork I am sure i will figure something out to be able to petition the court. The worse they can say is no I suppose. Thanks.