Legal Question in Family Law in Washington

Child taking

Is it legal for one parent to take a child and move out of state without the other parents knowledge? This is a legally married couple residing together, no separation, no prior knowledge and the spouse while the husband was at work, left.


Asked on 5/17/07, 2:07 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Ruth Emily Kochard Ruth Emily Kochard, Counselor at Law

Re: Child taking

If there is a court order giving you primary custody this would be considered kidnapping.

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Answered on 5/17/07, 2:52 pm
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Re: Child taking

In the absence of a valid court order prohibiting such a move as you've described, there's nothing illegal about it.

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Answered on 5/17/07, 8:27 pm


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