Ambivalent About Divorce, Seeking Custody

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

Well I'm 25. I fell in love with a scorned man. He believed his ex staged an entrapment through unplanned pregnancy. With our current situation; I feel like he's done almost the same theing to me. I'd like to relocate which is something he knew when he met me. I explained how I knew of better opportunities in other states. I only stayed put because we were together and planned on being a family. This is where it becomes difficult. Since his ex has always threatened to jump states with there child because she's wants to be with him and he refuses. He's making it difficult for me to leave, even though my move is for higher education, more affordable cost of living, and broader career opportunities. Since he's not a horrible person, I'd hate for things to get ugly in court. He's says I'm a great mother but I'm ignorant and unhappy with life for trying to take his son away. I told him I'd send my son to visit. I also reminded him of how I'd been honest about wanting to relocate before my son was even thought of, but he's just so bitter. I've tried to be peaceful by not putting him on child support because he felt so offended at the thought of that. As the sole provider of my son; Does my life have to be on hold for my childs father? Especially when the hold makes me have to work extra hours, uncomfotable shifts, and miss out on time with my child.:grumpy:

Has paternity been legally established via an AOP or DNA test? If so, are there any custody or visitation orders in place?

If he held you down and forced sex on you, file rape charges. Otherwise, your argument doesn't hold much water. Your life is on hold due to your prior poor choices and your responsibility to the child you created.

In MO, the burden of proof is on the relocating parent to prove that the move is in good faith AND in the child's best interest.

Where are you planning on relocating, Mom? (How far?)

How old is your son and how much contact has he had with Dad?

And is he legally Dad?