There is currently a Restraining Order on the Father of my kids. He has current visitation of Wed and Sundays. He has just move out of state 6 hrs away. He wants to take the kids every other weekend? I think its a lot of traveling for the kids in the car every other weekend with school on mondays early. I feel like he should live in my state so the kids aren't having to travel so much each way every visit. There is a 3yr, 6yr, 10 yr old involved. What are my rights as a concerened mom? Can he do this? At the moment on the Restraining order that expires in another year he can't even take them out of the county. What can I do?, we have the court date coming up.
2007-10-05 20:03:12 · 5 answers · asked by hollywoodluv 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
It is my understanding that when custody is determined they go over this stuff. With my sister, her children cannot be taken out of state without her permission. I assume, that is what your papers say. If not, get yours ammended right away. I think you can even say that they must remain in your county. At any rate, check with your lawyer or mediator RIGHT away.
2007-10-05 20:08:48 · answer #1 · answered by booboo 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is a no brainer. You can totally disagree to allow him to take the children out of state until your court date. I can assure you the courts will not hold you accountable for not allowing him to take the kids because of this reason especially since you have a restraining order against him. If you have an attorney I would contact him/her ASAP to have the court date moved up to resolve this matter pronto. I am in absolute agreement with you. The children are much too young for that kind of traveling. Especially the 3 and 6 year old. I am actually shocked the courts did not stipulate the visitations are to be supervised considering you have a restraining order against him.
2007-10-05 20:46:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Be very fortunate that you have your kids like you do. My ex lied to no end and won custodial. I only get my kids in the summer and on certain holidays. We live two states away even though he is from the state I live in. It has only been two years since he won this, but Lord willing I will have them living here next school year, as we are going to mediation next month. Don't try and stop visits. It can lead to disaster and you may end up with a parenting plan like I have. My advise is to leave well enough alone and try and get along with your ex for the children's sake. It really is not worth the bitter battle you may face in the future. I am lucky in a sense that my youngest two children that are going through this are almost teenagers and in 7 more years they will be 18 and the battle with my ex will be over and I will never have to deal with him again. However, it is right now that I deal with this and it is very miserable. I am trying to be his friend just for the kids so that he might quit trying to keep them from me. Although I know in my mind that I will never be a real friend to him my older daughter who is 18 told me to keep my friends close but keep my enemies even closer. I took this advice.
2007-10-05 21:41:20 · answer #3 · answered by Dakota Lynn Takes Gun 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You have the right to stop him from moving out of state with joint custody. Talk to a lawyer.
2007-10-05 20:05:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
What can you do? Either research the laws and be prepared to fight him or hire somene (an attorney) to do it for you.
2007-10-05 21:16:56 · answer #5 · answered by Asked and Answered 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋