Q: My ex and I have been divorced for 6 years apart for 8. our custody papers state that we have 50/50 custody of all 3
children. the oldest who is now grown married and gone took us to court at the age of 16 and I was given full custody of her. the other 2 are 16 and almost 10. I moved out of state to find work. from NC to SC. the kids chose to remain in NC with thier father during the school year. my 16 year old no longer wants to be in the home with him. and my son has also stated he wants to move here to SC with me as well. My ex however refuses to let that happen. can you tell me what the rights of my children and I are at this point?? or what steps I can take to get them here with me legally??
A: You need to hire a lawyer in North Carolina, preferably in the county where the current custody order is located, and file a motion to modify custody.
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