I have sole physical custody of our children, and he has supervised visitation rights because there is a long history of abuse and neglect from him towards the children.
I have been offered scholarships to continue my education closer to my family, and wish to move back home. This is the state that the divorce decree is from. I need to know how I go about moving, and what will be entailed legally.
2007-06-12 11:06:57 · 8 answers · asked by sammbertt 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
The children are all nearly teenagers
2007-06-12 11:20:06 · update #1
Let the court know, so you continue to receive your court appointed support.
2007-06-12 11:14:52 · answer #1 · answered by iyamacog 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just call the moving van and go (very few states, if any, can forbid a parent who has custody of the children to move) ... however ... having said that, you will need to file papers with the court because your husband will still be allowed supervised visitation.
And, and I know this sounds silly and harsh, but it's absolutely true, if you move away from your ex- do not be surprised at all, if ten years down the road the children will have totally forgotten about the abuse, but everyday they see that their mother has kept them away from their father, and they decide to go live with him or near him and reject you.
2007-06-12 11:09:44 · answer #2 · answered by John B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a good question! I too am planning to move out of the town that I am in currently, and I asked the authorities at the support office this question, and was told that I would have to notify them. Personally, I will not do that because he has never made an attempt towards them in all this time and I don't involve with him! I will maintain two residences before I give him a glimpse into my life and my children's! You stated that he has the rights granted to him, but does he use this right? After a while you find that these type of cowards will thwart and confuse your children's development and progress. Keep it movin!!!
2007-06-12 18:22:19 · answer #3 · answered by duccees 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You probably will be able to move, but you will probably will not be able to move the children. Sorry. :-(
"Ongoing and meaningful contact with BOTH parents is in the best interest of the child" according to most custody laws today.
This means that you have no right to move the kids away from their dad and terminate his parental rights...(even though he is a jerk).
Tough answer. Sorry.
If you want to fight this one out in court be prepared to spend 40 grand at least.....
You can at least file the papers. If your ex does not respond or does not object, then you will be free to go. IF he does respond, then be prepared to spend some major cash....
2007-06-12 11:12:38 · answer #4 · answered by flyfish_777 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I resently was in the same sittuation i asked the court from where i got my divorce from and it even was sealed for my protection so my ex wouldnt know so just file a paper with court where your divorce was granted and u should beable to move to the state you are wanting to move to you and your children good luck
2007-06-12 13:19:38 · answer #5 · answered by rachaddington 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My hubby's ex up and moved without notifying them although they had joint custody. Nothing ever happened to her. I would check with a lawyer, but you may be able to just go.
2007-06-12 11:13:05 · answer #6 · answered by itshotinjt04 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A uhaul
2007-06-12 11:09:42 · answer #7 · answered by boomquisha 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get in the car and go
2007-06-12 11:14:39 · answer #8 · answered by genebean 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋