Re: grandparnts taking kids out of state

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On 6/28/08, jessica@darla wrote:
> i have sole custody of my kids the grandparent got one
> weekend a month and 2 vacations for 1 week at a time the
> court order does not say they can take them out of state can
> they take them out of state?

1. Parental rights are superior to grandparents' rights,
especially parents with "sole custody." In fact, parental
rights are fundamental rights under the US Constitution - you
have the right to raise your child in any way you see fit
provided you don't offend their rights.

2. If you mean "permanently" out of state, then NO they cannot
do that - it would be kidnapping.

3. If the court order is silent, they may be able to take the
children "temporarily" out of state on vacation - it seems
reasonable. However, check the child custody statutes in the
jurisdiction that issued the custody order (you did not
mention the state that issued the custody order - it is
important) for any relative provisions.