Can I take my son out of town during my court ordered time?

[trnoon]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Michigan.

My ex says that if she finds out I ever leave this city with "her son" I will "be in big trouble".

Our court order says if the child is out of town for vacation than the other parent shall be provided a phone number to reach the child.

She has sole custody. I have every other weekend and split holidays.

My wife's family lives 3 hours (141 miles) from us. It's really the only out-of-towning we do.

Am I legally allowed to take my son with on a weekend visit as long as I have him back by exchange time? Do I need my ex's permission? Or do I only need to inform her?

 

[Zigner]

Unless otherwise ordered, you don't need permission to go "out of town" when you have your son for your court ordered visitation.
If you go on a vacation (ie: several days), then you need to provide a phone number for her to reach the child.

 

[CSO286]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Michigan.

My ex says that if she finds out I ever leave this city with "her son" I will "be in big trouble".

Our court order says if the child is out of town for vacation than the other parent shall be provided a phone number to reach the child.

She has sole custody. I have every other weekend and split holidays.

My wife's family lives 3 hours (141 miles) from us. It's really the only out-of-towning we do.

Am I legally allowed to take my son with on a weekend visit as long as I have him back by exchange time? Do I need my ex's permission? Or do I only need to inform her?

Yes, no, and yes--if it's a vacation. If it's just an overnight visit, then I'd say no.

 

[ecmst12]

If you have a cell phone and mom has the number, then she always has a number to reach him.