Can your parents force you to move country?

There are laws around needing the consent of your parents or carers if you’re under 16 – both parents have to agree for you to go and live abroad, for example. It can be counted as child abduction if this happens and can be reported to the police even if someone is threatening to do it.

Can your parents force you to not move out?

No, your parents cannot force you to remain at home after age eighteen, assuming you are not under any legal disability or court-ordered guardianship under which you are required to live with your parents after age eighteen.

Do I need father’s permission to move abroad?

To move abroad with a child, a parent will need the consent of the other parent (because of the concept of ‘parental responsibility’, explained in question # 1 below) or a Court order. Most parents come to us because they have been unable to obtain the other parent’s consent or do not agree to the move.

Can I leave the country with my child without the permission of the father?

In order to be granted a passport, the US State Department requires all children under the age of 16 to have permission from both parents. Parents with sole custody are granted permission to travel out of country with their children without permission from the child’s other parent.

Can I move my children to another country?

Is it illegal to move out of State for no reason?

It is not illegal. In fact, it is done very often. If the move is unreasonable (objectively), you may be able to collect unemployment if you are fired for declining the mve but if the move is within a few miles, I doubt that it would be unreasonable.

How can I prevent my child from leaving the United States?

A clear court order may be the most important preventative measure. Without a specifically worded order with travel restrictions for your child, law enforcement and airline personnel may not be able to prevent your child from leaving the United States.

What should I do if my child has been taken out-of-State?

If you believe your child has already been taken out of state, you can also notify the nearest FBI field office, located by state. Some law enforcement agencies may be less responsive if there is no court order for your child.

Can my employer legally move me to a different location?

If you are an at-will employee without a contract limiting your employer’s ability to move you to a different location then there is nothing illegal about their decision to move you to a different location, unless their decision to move you is based on your status as a member of a protected class.