Q: Can I move after I filed a petition for custody, child support and parenting time?
I filed for custody, parenting time and child support but have not received a response from the other party and nothing has been signed by a judge. Can I move 90 miles in same state for a new job opportunity and to be closer to my support system?
A:
Indeed you may. However, the other party may move at any time for an order to restore the "status quo", which is the parenting time arrangement of the parties in the 90 days leading up to filing. You could find yourself with an order to return right back from whence you came, which could potentially be highly inconvenient.
The other party has 30 days to respond to a petition. I would counsel that you do not move, and that you retain an attorney.
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