IAAL, or other law types, question..

I posted awhile back about fighting my ex-wife's move from VA to FL. I have pretty much decided not to contest it, even if I were to win, I would lose....she would just go to extra effort to brainwash the kids against me....
My questions now are:
She is supposedly getting married, and taking a job there making much more money than she was here. Her new husband to be is making very good money, too.
In what ways can their residing in FL, along with the new financial status effect our original child support order (VA)?
Are there more possible surprises out there that I am unaware of?
Thanks!

You would not need to fully contest it. You can use the opportunity to increase visitation to longer duration and to get her to pay up to 75% of the travel costs.

Anyway, to your question. Firstly her new husbands income will not come into the equation. Second, if she is earning more money then obviously your share of the child support may come down. Also think that FL does not have a state tax so more money in her pocket. Lastly, if you do not pursue making her pay for travel and you do visit the children, then you can enter this expense into the calculations which may lower support.

Be aware that 6 months after the child arrives in Florida, you will have to go through the FL court system and not VA.

Generally you have to show a significant change before you can petition a court to change the child support.. and a move by her will give you have change.

Thanks US.
Good info. Will use it!
I foresee (perhaps mistakenly) that the kids are of an age that they will not want to leave their new friends and life for the longer visitation schedules. I imagine I will have to travel to see them...
Also, if they are willing to come for the longer visitation, what do I do with them while I'm at work? I've always been able to plan my schedule around visitation, but this will be impossible now. Seems terrible to have them come to visit and spend all their time with a babysitter. That will surely make them resent coming to visit....
Does FL have higher child support guidelines?
Thanks!!

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[b]Thanks US.
Good info. Will use it!
I foresee (perhaps mistakenly) that the kids are of an age that they will not want to leave their new friends and life for the longer visitation schedules. I imagine I will have to travel to see them...
Also, if they are willing to come for the longer visitation, what do I do with them while I'm at work? I've always been able to plan my schedule around visitation, but this will be impossible now. Seems terrible to have them come to visit and spend all their time with a babysitter. That will surely make them resent coming to visit....
Does FL have higher child support guidelines?
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The least you should get out of her is 6 paid visits a year. Cost of you flying to FL, accommadation and car rental. You could probably get more if you went to court, and remember, she can not leave without your written permission or notice from a judge.

As regards to support, do a search on child support calculators. You will be able to put basic figures in and work out which is worse for you. From memory, I believe FL works out to be higher, so you may want to file for a change soon after she leaves and before FL takes jurisdiction (6 months later).