Change of Domicile (Divorce)

Change of Legal Residence

In most cases, you must get the Court's permission to move your child outside of the State of Michigan or to move more than 100 miles away from the child's current legal residence.  When both the custodial parent and the non-custodial parent agree that the custodial parent may move out-of-state or more than 100 miles with the minor children, the FOC can assist parents modify the Court order.  The written consent of both parties allowing this move must be provided so the FOC can draft a consent order.

If the parents are not in agreement with the proposed move, the custodial parent must file a Motion Regarding Change of Domicile/Legal Residence with the Court asking that s/he be allowed to move with the minor child.

Friend of the Court Handbook