North Dakota § 14-09-07 - Residence of child
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 14-09-07 — Residence of child, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 14-09-07. Residence of child
1. A parent with primary residential responsibility for a child may not change the primary residence of the child to another state except upon order of the court or with the consent of the other parent, if the other parent has been given parenting time by the decree. 2. A parent with equal residential responsibility for a child may not change the residence of the child to another state except with consent of the other parent or order of the court allowing the move and awarding that parent primary residential responsibility. 3. A court order is not required if the other parent: a. Has not exercised parenting time for a period of one year; or b. Has moved to another state and is more than fifty miles [80.47 kilometers] from the residence of the parent with primary residential responsibility.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 14-09-07
What does North Dakota Century Code § 14-09-07 cover?
Section 14-09-07 ("Residence of child") is part of the North Dakota Century Code, the codified statutory law of North Dakota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite North Dakota § 14-09-07?
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