Moving Out of Country

[Georgia2011]

My question involves a child custody case from the State of: Georgia

I have recently accepted a job in another country and have given my ex notice of my move. My divorce decree states that I have the right to seek any employment and there is no restriction on moving. My ex has already moved over 18 hours away. He is not stable with his visitation and is not involved with the children. My children are very excited about the move- this move is beneficial for them and my career. He has already told the children he is going to fight me until they dont let me go and that I am thinking of no one but myself- the entire divorce has been very long and nasty from his side. He is also behind on child support and not paying what he is ordered to pay through the court......
My question is- what am I up against. I have been advised that the court may adjust visitation and possibly child support but most likely I will be able to go. The move is not permanent- just for a certain time period......
The divorce has financially ruined me where I am and I need to do something to try and make a change and this opportunity- both professionally and for my kids and I is just so wonderful.... I pray he can't block them from having this chance.

[NdK1009]

Be prepared to show why you can't get a comparable job within the U.S. Also, if you are allowed to move out of the country, you may be ordered to give him custody and/or pay for all transportation costs for visitations.

Child support is a seperate matter and the courts will not discuss it in connection with this issue.

[Dogmatique]

Perhaps telling the children was a bad idea - the court can absolutely prevent you from relocating the children out of the country.

These are not the same as interstate moves.

You are of course entitled to move wherever you wish - the court cannot prevent you from moving. But they can control where the children go.

The only thing I can see in your favor is the distance created by your husband. However 18 hours? It's only 8-9 hours flying time (and that's what the court will go by) from one end of the country to the other...unless one of you lives in Alaska or Hawaii.

Could you clarify the distances please?

What does the current parenting plan spell out?

How will the move impact Dad's parenting time?