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    Default How Does Shared Custody Work if a Parent Moves Out of State

    My question involves a child custody case from the State of: california
    Im the mom and am the CP but share joint physical/ legal custody with ex. The percentage is 60/40, i have 60% time. Kids are 8 and 16. I want to move out of the state with my kids because i cant find jobs here in my field and its too expensive here to even live on one income. My ex bitches about me not working constantly and that he has to pay my "lazy ass" child support but he wont let me move to better our lives. Im remarried and have a baby with new hubby and he supports us all financially. Do you think the courts will allow me to move out of state with my kids? I am the CP.
    Do i have a chance in hell?

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    Default Re: Custodial Parent (Mom) Who Shares Custody Wants to Move Out of State

    CA is currently more "pro moveaway" than many States. We can't guarantee how any particular judge will rule though.

    Also, the 16 year old's wishes would likely carry considerable weight.

    If you move, can you afford to provide at least 50% of transportation costs to and from Dad's? Lose the kids most of the summer?

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    Default Re: Custodial Parent (Mom) Who Shares Custody Wants to Move Out of State

    I could afford the transportation cost. Ive even offered to cover them 100% and asked for no child support if he let me go. I just want to be able to provide financially for my two kids as well as my new baby and am unable to do that here. I dont mind giving up my summers and long holidays as they need to see there dad too.

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    Default Re: Custodial Parent (Mom) Who Shares Custody Wants to Move Out of State

    Please don't be offended by me asking this, k?

    I just reviewed your other thread. Now, I'm a completely unrelated third party (obviously) - but do you see how this might look to the court? Dad is wanting more time and you then decide that you need to relocate?

    If you think you can convince the court that this is not the case, then I strongly advise you to get an attorney on board. Dad might just be able to block the move, and you'd then have a choice between moving without the kids, or staying put.

    I wouldn't want to have to make that decision myself, y'know?

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    Default Re: Custodial Parent (Mom) Who Shares Custody Wants to Move Out of State

    I can see that. However, i was actually asking about this in a hypothetical way. The first post is irrelevent as this isnt even my situation Im asking these questions for a girlfriend of mine who cant afford an attorney right now and has no internet at the moment. Stay on this thread so there is no confusion. But yes, i do see how the two posts dont jive.

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    Default Re: Custodial Parent (Mom) Who Shares Custody Wants to Move Out of State

    Then at least let us know that from the start, k?

    Thanks.

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    Default Re: Custodial Parent (Mom) Who Shares Custody Wants to Move Out of State

    Im new to this and i would delete my prior posts so that its less confusing but I cant find a delete feature!

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    Default Re: Custodial Parent (Mom) Who Shares Custody Wants to Move Out of State

    There's no need to delete - I'm just grateful that you're understanding

    (Some of us spend hours volunteering here and other sites and sometimes, it's not difficult to confuse the living heck out of us )


    Thanks again

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