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Laws current as of December 10, 2025

If I move to a new state, can I transfer my child custody case there?

After a final custody order is issued, there may come a time when you and your children move to a different state. For information about how to request to transfer the custody case to a new state, please go to the Transferring a custody case to a different state section on our general Custody page.

Keep in mind that parents often need to get permission from the court or from the other parent to move their children out of state. Please go to If there is a custody order in place, can I relocate? for more information, and talk to a lawyer before you go. It’s important to make sure your plans to move don’t violate your custody order or your state’s parental kidnapping laws.

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