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EspañolI was granted temporary custody with my order of protection. Can I take my kids out of the CNMI?
Whether you can take your kids out of the CNMI may depend on what exactly your order of protection says about custody and visitation. You may have to ask the judge for permission before you leave the CNMI with your kids. If the abuser has the right to visit with your children, then you may have to get the order changed. You may have to convince the judge that there is a fair and realistic alternative to the current visitation schedule.
If you are unsure whether or not you can take your kids out of the CNMI, talk to a lawyer who understands domestic violence and custody laws. You can find legal referrals on our CNMI Finding a Lawyer page.
I was granted temporary custody with my order of protection. Will another state enforce this custody order?
If your order of protection includes custody, visitation, and child support, these parts of the order can be enforced in any state or territory. Law enforcement and courts must enforce your temporary custody order as long as it meets certain federal law standards.1
To have someone read your order and tell you if it meets these standards, contact a lawyer in your new state or territory. To find a lawyer, go to our Finding a Lawyer page and choose the state or territory from the drop-down menu.
1 18 USC § 2266
