Legal Question in Family Law in Nevada

Do i have to have permission from the fatehr of my child?

I have been divorced from my daughters father for over two years and have full custody of my daughter. I am wanting to move out of the state of Nevada to the state of California. I believe the father has to give me permission in order to leave Nevada, why is this? Do i have to go back to court in order to move?


Asked on 5/14/07, 12:24 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Anita Webster Webster & Associates

Re: Do i have to have permission from the fatehr of my child?

Yes, you have to get permission to relocate from your ex-spouse or from the court. See NRS 125C.200 which provides as follows:

NRS 125C.200 Consent required from noncustodial parent to remove child from State; permission from court; change of custody. If custody has been established and the custodial parent intends to move his residence to a place outside of this State and to take the child with him, he must, as soon as possible and before the planned move, attempt to obtain the written consent of the noncustodial parent to move the child from this State. If the noncustodial parent refuses to give that consent, the custodial parent shall, before he leaves this State with the child, petition the court for permission to move the child. The failure of a parent to comply with the provisions of this section may be considered as a factor if a change of custody is requested by the noncustodial parent.

(Added to NRS by 1987, 1444; A 1999, 737)�(Substituted in revision for NRS 125A.350

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Answered on 5/16/07, 12:22 pm
Jeffrey Cogan Jeffrey A. Cogan, Esq., Ltd.

Re: Do i have to have permission from the fatehr of my child?

You either have to get his written permission or a court order. Because this dramatically affects his ability to see his daughter, they require either permission or an order.

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Answered on 5/14/07, 3:48 pm


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