Divorced with one child and shared parenting. I am contemplating moving for reasons of a new job and remarrying within the same state but to a different county than the other parent. Will the other parent have to completely agree to the move? If they completely disagree are there still options available to me, that will allow me move forward with the move ?
If you are divorced and have shared parenting you have a decree of divorce and a shared parenting plan. Check those concerning your desire to move. See what they say, if anything. If you discuss this with the former spouse and they don't agree, you'll have to apply to modify the terms of the shared parenting plan, based upon your move and then submit the matter to the court. The former spouse may object and attempt to keep the children with him/her and then the court will have to decide. In any case (even if the former spouse agrees with the relocation) you should file a motion with the court and get that agreement as part of a new court order. The current parenting, transportation and school placement provisions may need to be revised. Whatever you do, make sure you read your current paperwork concerning providing your relocation address to CSEA, the Relocation Officer of your court, and your spouse.
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