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EspañolIf 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 in our general Custody page.
Keep in mind that parents often need to get permission from the judge or from the other parent to move their children out of state. Please talk to a lawyer before you leave the state. It’s important to make sure your plans to move don’t violate your custody order or your state’s parental kidnapping laws.
Where can I find out more information about custody in Louisiana?
The following links may be helpful:
- For information about grandparents’ custody and visitation rights, you can read the resource guide published by the Governor’s Office of Elderly Affairs.
- The Louisiana State Bar Association has information about custody in its divorce brochure, including information about the factors a judge will consider when determining what custody arrangement is in the child’s best interests.
- Louisiana Law Help has additional links with Louisiana-specific custody information.
Please note that WomensLaw.org has no relationship with these organizations and cannot vouch for the information contained on their sites. We provide these links for your information only.
