My ex wife and I have been divorced for about 2 years. She is moving about 45 minutes from where we currently live. We have 3 boys ages 17, 15 & 13. Our divorce decree specifically said that the kids must stay in the school district we live in now. She expects our 17 y/o son to provide transportation to and from school and school functions every day for him and the other two boys. The highway they must take to get to school is a two lane blacktop state highway and very curvy. I'm very worried that something may happen to them driving this far every day. Am I right to be concerned and will I have a good case for seeking full custody? I just want them Mon - Fri so they can get to school safely. She can have them on the weekends if she wants. I currently pay her $400/month for child support, which is very reasonable even though I have them 50% of the time.
2007-09-09 05:50:42 · 7 answers · asked by ouqtu 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
According to the rules in the district where I teach, the primary custodian must reside within the district or they have to pay out of district tuition fees. So, if she is the primary custodian and moves out of district, your kids may not be allowed to attend in that district past this year (you are usually allowed to complete the current academic year even if you move out of district).
It is unreasonable for her to expect that the 17 year old should safely provide all transportation for the 15 and 13 year old for the rest of the school year.
I would ask her to reconsider her move, and then, yes, if she didn't agree to have them stay with me during the week or provide transportation herself, I would seek primary residential custody (at least during the week) or full custody.
2007-09-09 06:00:28 · answer #1 · answered by Wildflower 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have a valid reason to be concerned but instead of a legal fight for full custody, force the courts to enforce the divorce decree. Now you may be ableto work out a different arrangement with her to keep the kids in your school and with her on the weekends and then everyone is happy without the costs. Otherwise you would have to prove her unfit to get full custody from her
2007-09-09 06:08:35 · answer #2 · answered by Arthur W 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes and if u have them 50 percent of the time u are entitlted to a dedcuton on your child support as long as u have them 4 more then 10 percent of the year could save u as much as 85 to 100 dollars a month look it up in the faimly law book or ask ur lawyer about it. they keep it hid and dont give it to u unless u ask for it i advise all men to read that book if they are payin child support i am in the middle of trying to get custdy of my three children. There mother is a manic deppresive and a alcolic so for my children saks I have 2 try.
2007-09-09 06:24:38 · answer #3 · answered by yepunhuh 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Defiantly take her back to court, she is violating the order. They would have to use your address anyway to stay in the same school district. And a 45 minute drive each way is simply unreasonably and unsafe for your boys. They need to be with you, if she is that selfish to think that this is ok for them to have to do.
2007-09-09 06:04:30 · answer #4 · answered by cris 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Honestly, i don't think it's a reason for full custody, but maybe you and your ex wife can work something out. she probably can take them and you pick them or the other way around. i applaud you for being a good father(not to many around)! I know, I'm dealing with a dead beat dad! thank god for my husband that has stepped up to the plate and raised my child since he was one. sorry! this was about you not me.lol. You are right for being concerned, It CAN be dangerous.
2007-09-09 06:09:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-18 10:42:53 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you take this to court you can have a judge order and stop her move.
2007-09-13 05:40:10 · answer #7 · answered by jgrey1goose 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋