Q: My ex wife and I originally agreed on 50/50 for our sons. She was granted custodial parent because she kept the house
And it's in the school district we want for our kids. My 13 year old decided that he wants to live with me because him and his mom don't get along at times. I've moved him recently into my girlfriends home with me. She will be moving to another city about 15 miles away with her boyfriend and my son will not move with her as well. Can I take her back to court and get granted custodial parent on him and pay half the child support? I also have the kids more awake hours then she does.
A: Check your decree and parenting agreement first, because they might require you to attempt to work it out or use a mediator before going to court. If that doesn't work, then you can return to court and request a change in the parenting agreement and child support based on the changed circumstances that you describe. The court will decide what change are in the best interest of the child based on all the circumstances. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to consult a local family law attorney.
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