Can I move away with the children?

 

image of questioningIf you have experienced domestic and family violence and are thinking about moving away with your children, it is important to get legal adviceACTNSWNTQldSATasVicWA.

 

 

 

image of a carIf you move away with your children without the other parent’s agreement or without a Parenting Order, it is possible for the court to order for your children to move back, or order that your children live with the other parent. Also see Recovery Orders.

 

 

image of courtIf you want to move away with your children and the other parent does not agree, one option may be to make an application to the Family Courts to decide whether the children can move to a new location with you.

 

 

 

image of legal adviceIt is important to get legal adviceACTNSWNTQldSATasVicWA if you are thinking about moving.

 

 

 

 

image of a gavelIf there is a Parenting Order in place, get legal adviceACTNSWNTQldSATasVicWA to find out if moving would be in breach of the order.

 

 

 

 

For more information about moving away with children, see resources.

 

 

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