Q: Can my coparent prevent me from moving?
So I'm co parenting right now, we have nothing legal, nothing on paper and no court documents, everything is verbal. I'd like to move to a different town, nothing would change regarding my job because i'd transfer, or regarding my kids, i'd have them the same days I do now, only difference would be a 1 hour trip, she is stating that she wont allow the kids to move that far, but besides her saying she doesn't want it to happen, can she actually prevent me from moving and having the kids on my days unless a court orders it?
A: As long as you are not crossing any state lines, there is little she can do in Court to prevent you from moving or punishing you if you do so against her wishes. You really should attempt to negotiate an agreement with her if you can. Especially if you are not looking to go to Court. Maybe offer to do more than half the driving?
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