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    Default Re: What Are My Chances Change of Domicile and Counter Change of Custody Case

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    I think the answer will depend upon your reasons for moving - specifically, how will this move benefit the kids? Why is taking them 106 miles away from their father, their community, etc. the best move for them? Also, your answer will probably depend upon how you are willing to compensate your ex for extra transportation costs and lost time. Even though he just started using his Wednesday visitations, the move you are describing will make those impossible. Therefore, many courts may not see it as unreasonable that he should get additional time with the children (in the summer, perhaps) as compensation for that lost time. And many may order you to cover his transportation costs, since your move would create the need for additional expenditures.
    Did you propose a plan that incorporates these concepts with your request to move?
    My reason for moving is that I just remarried, and my husband lives in Indiana and has a very good job there with pension, seniority, & benefits that he's held for over 15 years. It would be very foolish for him to try to come to Michigan and quit that job. It's quite hard to find work here. I am unemployed here in Michigan, as I was laid off from my job and have been unable to find other work. My children's lives would be greatly improved with the move because they would be in a 2-parent family unit again, and our financial situation and living conditions would be so much better than they are here. The schools in my husband's town are very highly rated, as well, so I know that they would be going into a good educational situation. And, there is so much to do over there. It's Northwest Indiana and not too far from Lake Michigan. The move isn't too far that my ex and I can't keep the same visitation schedule, other than the Wednesday nights, obviously. So, I did propose that visitation stay the same, and that he also have an additional week in the summer to make up for the difference with the Wednesdays. Also, my ex doesn't even live in our community. He lives about 35 minutes away from us in another county. So, for him to try to get custody of the children, they would still be out of their community, school, etc. What do you think the chances are of custody actually switching to him? I have always been the primary caregiver for my children.

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    Default Re: What Are My Chances Change of Domicile and Counter Change of Custody Case

    You need to speak to an attorney. The new spouse's job is less likely to convince the court to allow the kids to be removed from jurisdiction; the fact that the move is around 100 miles though might be in your favor. The kids' wishes will likely be heard too.

    Honestly - nobody can guess how this one will be decided. I can see it going both ways.

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