Custody question and legality

Dear Cardman:

Greetings. Generally, she can go anywhere she choses, but she may not be able to take the child. If you do not want the child to leave North Carolina, you should immediately send her a letter refusing to let the child leave NC. You should keep a copy for yourself. Then, hire an attorney and see what agreements the two of you can make. Best of luck.

Janet L. Fritts
Attorney with Rosen Divorce
4101 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 500
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
RosenDivorce.com
919-787-6668

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I may possibly be filing for divorce. My biggest fear is that my spouse will leave NC and go to New Jersey to be closer to family. If this happens she would also try to take our son. Can she do this legally ??