Q: My child is 16 and wants to live with me, with the noncustodial parent, but we want to move out of state.
The other parent has primary custody but we technically split 50/50 with a week on/week off schedule but my 16 year old wants to live with me full time and we would like to move out of state but I don’t know which papers that I would need and if they would have a choice even if the other parent says no. How would I go about this?
A: You would need to file a motion to relocate and have a hearing if the other parent does not agree. Because your child is 16, the judge may consider his/her input. But these are hard cases to win. You should consult with an attorney to help you with this matter.
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