I'm in a difficult situation and trying to figure out my next steps.
ex-spouse relocating with children. I've been dealing with this for about 6 months now and the situation isn't improving.
I have already done some research online but got conflicting advice.
What are my legal options here? Is it worth pursuing?
This happened to me too. Have you tried filing a complaint with the relevant agency? In my case they investigated and it got resolved without needing a lawyer.
I've handled similar cases. Here's my take on the legal issues.
Based on what you've described, you likely have a viable claim under the relevant statute. The standard is whether a reasonable person would find the conduct actionable.
You should consult with a local attorney who handles these cases. Many offer free initial consultations.
I've dealt with this before.
What worked for me was having everything documented. It took 3-6 months but was worth it.
I went through almost the exact same thing.
In my case, it took about 2-4 months to resolve. The key was hiring an attorney to send the initial letter.
I went through almost the exact same thing.
In my case, it took about 1-3 months to resolve. The key was escalating to a supervisor/manager.
Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.
I ended up filing with the appropriate government agency, which cost about $4-8 but saved me a lot more in the long run.
This happened to me too. Have you tried filing a complaint with the relevant agency? In my case they investigated and it got resolved without needing a lawyer.
Have you tried reaching out to your state's legal aid society? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.
My ex and I divorced 3 years ago with shared custody (50/50). She just informed me she's remarrying and wants to move with the kids from San Diego to Portland — 1,200 miles away. She says she'll 'fly them down every other weekend.' That's not realistic with school-age children. What are my options to prevent the move?
@CoParent_Marcus — With true 50/50 custody in California, neither parent has a presumptive right to relocate with the children. The LaMusga and Burgess framework applies, and the court will evaluate the best interests of the children. Your strongest arguments: (1) 50/50 custody demonstrates that both parents are equally involved — disrupting this harms the children's relationship with you, (2) school-age children have established community ties, friendships, and extracurricular activities, (3) 'flying down every other weekend' is not a workable plan for maintaining a meaningful parental relationship, (4) the motivation for the move (remarriage) is personal to the parent, not primarily beneficial to the children. File a motion to prevent relocation immediately. The court may issue temporary orders preserving the status quo while the matter is litigated. Move quickly — if she relocates before you file, it becomes harder (but not impossible) to reverse.