Moving and Child Custody

I currently live in Iowa, and my fiance may be getting a job in a different state. My daughter's father and I never went to court over custody, but he hasn't wanted to see her or paid child support in over 9 months, and I was wondering if I would have to tell him that I was moving, and if there is anything that he could do to prevent me from moving and taking my daughter out of state with me. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by julierebecca81:
[b]I currently live in Iowa, and my fiance may be getting a job in a different state. My daughter's father and I never went to court over custody, but he hasn't wanted to see her or paid child support in over 9 months, and I was wondering if I would have to tell him that I was moving, and if there is anything that he could do to prevent me from moving and taking my daughter out of state with me. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.[/b]<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

My response:

Yes, you have to tell him that you intend to move. When were you thinking of telling him, after you moved? It makes no difference that he hasn't seen the child or paid child support; you can't take a child across State lines without consent or an order of the court. Which brings me to my next point. You have a right to your own life; however, now is a very good time to Petition the court for orders of custody, child support arrearages, continuing child support, visitation rights, and whether you can take the child to another State. Get an attorney, because if you move without consent or an order of the court, you're gonna be in for the time of your life.

IAAL


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[This message has been edited by I AM ALWAYS LIABLE (edited April 25, 2000).]