Looking for advice on a legal issue. Here's what happened.
ex-spouse relocating with children. I've been dealing with this for about 2 months now and the situation isn't improving.
I have already consulted briefly with a lawyer but got conflicting advice.
What's the typical outcome in situations like this?
I practice in this area. Here's my take on the legal issues.
This is a common situation and the law is fairly clear. Under the relevant statute, actionable.
Depending on your state there might be legal aid orgs that cover this too.
Relocation cases are among the most fact-intensive and emotionally charged matters in family law. I have handled dozens of these, and the outcome depends almost entirely on whether you can demonstrate that the move harms the children best interests.
Most states require the relocating parent to provide advance written notice (typically 45-60 days) before moving with the children. If your ex-spouse has not provided this notice, or if your custody order requires court approval for relocation, you need to act fast:
Do not try to handle this without an attorney. Relocation cases have strict procedural requirements and tight timelines, and mistakes can permanently alter your custody arrangement.