Q: My ex is taking our kids to Florida to live in a camper with 5 other people in one week. Can I prevent this?
He and his current wife unfairly gained custody of my 11 and 13 year old sons 2 years ago. They have alienated me from them since. I've just learned through the grapevine he's planned a sudden move to Florida where they will be living in a fifth-wheel camper with 3 other children (7 people total). Basically homeless. Their House here has been in foreclosure for four years. He did not even call me to tell me he was moving. Do I have any way to stop this or do anything at all? It's time to get my power back so I can get my kids back! They can't go to Florida just to be homeless. Please advise me as to what I can do and where to even start. Thank you so very much.
A: You start with retaining a very experienced family law attorney who has been involved in custody cases. Don't know why you say he gained custody unfairly. If you were not represented or did not take part in the proceedings, that is your fault. Is there a Judgment? Was he awarded sole legal and sole physical custody? What does the Judgment say about changing the children's residence or domicile outside the State of Michigan? You have an uphill battle to gain custody. Good luck.
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