Q: The custodial parent has moved 8 times, our child is 6 now, this is getting out of hand. What should I do
We have a custody agreement settled in court, it does not limit moving but 8 different times since our child has been born, and I found out recently is about to move again, took her out of her school to now homeschool. Something seems very off about all of this. It's my understanding I have 14 days to appeal the move but should I fight for a modification of custody to be awarded to me as I feel she is in a unstable environment moving around so many times.
A:
A moving parent is required to file a notice of any relocation with the court, and also notify the other parent (I.C. 31-17-2.2). The non-moving parent then has the right to challenge the move or request a change of custody. If you believe that this pending move is not in the child's best interest, or simply that the other parent is placing the child in an unstable situation, you can request a custody modification from the court. You would be well served by getting assistance from an experienced family law attorney.
Hope that helps.
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