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Is it permissible for the custodial mother to travel with the children to her country without the father's knowledge and consent?

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Custody of children after divorce is the mother's right, but on condition that she does not travel a journey of relocation away from the father's place of residence. If she travels a journey of relocation, then the father has more right to custody. As for temporary travel for a need, it does not forfeit her right to custody; rather, she takes the child with her. Scholars have differed regarding travel for a need: some hold that the child remains with the parent who is a resident, while others hold that the custodian may travel with the child if the travel is safe.

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