MassGeocacher
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What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Massachusetts
I have been divorced now from my ex-wife for 11 years. She has since relocated to NC. We have a 16 and a 14 year old together that live with her. I've told both of them that once they reach 16, I will allow them the choice of whether or not to come visit.
Before she moved we agreed to a framework of visitation that would have the kids fly back to MA during school breaks. One of these breaks is coming in less than a week. My son is exercising the priviledge I gave him and not coming. My daughter told me just today that she wants to stay home with her friends and I can't make her go. It appears her mother is going to allow this despite my reminder that we have a court order that allows me visitation here in MA.
My question is, her and the kids have lived down there for 2 years so who has jurisdiction. I read somewhere that the court that handed down the order is the correct venue. She is arguing that I have to travel there to file.
I have been divorced now from my ex-wife for 11 years. She has since relocated to NC. We have a 16 and a 14 year old together that live with her. I've told both of them that once they reach 16, I will allow them the choice of whether or not to come visit.
Before she moved we agreed to a framework of visitation that would have the kids fly back to MA during school breaks. One of these breaks is coming in less than a week. My son is exercising the priviledge I gave him and not coming. My daughter told me just today that she wants to stay home with her friends and I can't make her go. It appears her mother is going to allow this despite my reminder that we have a court order that allows me visitation here in MA.
My question is, her and the kids have lived down there for 2 years so who has jurisdiction. I read somewhere that the court that handed down the order is the correct venue. She is arguing that I have to travel there to file.