Moving Issues

[ABeaty]

I am 9 weeks pregnant, I currently live in Alabama but I am from California. I have lived here for over 6 months. I am considering moving back to California because I know I have tons of job opportunities and I can support my baby better. My boyfriend is threatening to get a court order to make me stay in Alabama until the baby is born...Can he do this?

 

[BayState]

I am 9 weeks pregnant, I currently live in Alabama but I am from California. I have lived here for over 6 months. I am considering moving back to California because I know I have tons of job opportunities and I can support my baby better. My boyfriend is threatening to get a court order to make me stay in Alabama until the baby is born...Can he do this?

Possibly...

 

[Duranie]

Probably not. If you want to move, move now before the baby is born. Right now he has no rights since paternity has not even been established. Now, since you moved away you may eventually be on the hook for helping out with transportation costs if this does eventually go to court after the baby is born. Once you have been in CA for 6 months you can file there. Now, since the baby was conceived in AL it is possible your BF can fight for jurisdiction to go there which will be a huge disadvantage for you but I doubt it since you should file something in CA as soon as the baby is born.

 

[BayState]

Probably not. If you want to move, move now before the baby is born. Right now he has no rights since paternity has not even been established. Now, since you moved away you may eventually be on the hook for helping out with transportation costs if this does eventually go to court after the baby is born. Once you have been in CA for 6 months you can file there. Now, since the baby was conceived in AL it is possible your BF can fight for jurisdiction to go there which will be a huge disadvantage for you but I doubt it since you should file something in CA as soon as the baby is born.

Actually...A lot of states have guidelines that allow for the filing of a paternity action BEFORE the child has been born...This action COULD also allow for a RO preventing the fetus from being removed from the state.

OP should consult an attorney in her area to determine if her state allows for such an action.

 

[Duranie]

This action COULD also allow for a RO preventing the fetus from being removed from the state.

Sure but unlikely since paternity has not been established and most courts will not order a DNA test in utero but yes the OP should see an attorney.

 

[BayState]

This action COULD also allow for a RO preventing the fetus from being removed from the state.

Sure but unlikely since paternity has not been established and most courts will not order a DNA test in utero but yes the OP should see an attorney.

Actually

Yes...Even though paternity has NOT been established, a Judge MAY still issue a RO until the child is born. Sounds strange but it CAN happen. Think of it this way. If the child was born and Mom wanted to move, the father CAN file for paternity in court with a request that the child not be removed from the courts jurisdiction until the case has been adjudicated. Happens all the time. This isn't really that different.