Middletown, NY asked in Family Law for New York

Q: i have had joint custody of my daughter for 10 years her mother want to move to Colorado that is 28 hours from me

my daughter is 10 she has expressed to me she don't want to go her mother is moving because her husband found a better job what should i do?

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Lawrence Allen Weinreich
Lawrence Allen Weinreich
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  • Garden City, NY
  • Licensed in New York

A: The first thing you should do is consult with an attorney. Next, file a petition in family court to keep your ex from moving without a court order or your consent.

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