Mom and Dad are divorcing or have been divorced and are now sharing joint custody of their children in the same city in Texas.  One parent receives a letter from the other parent’s attorney requesting that this parent be allowed to relocate the children to another state so he/she may take a better job position [...]

In the State of Texas, interference with child custody is punishable both civilly and criminally.  According to the Texas Family Code, a person who takes, retains, or conceals the whereabouts of a child at a time when another person is entitled to possession or access of the child may be liable for civil damages to [...]