Update Relocation in GA.!!!!!

[Bulldog99]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Georgia
Remeber in Georgia Relocation could cost you custody!!!!!

I went to trial Friday in a modification of custody case and the Judge ruled in my favor. Remember my ex was moving to Texas and I had JPC and JLC with my ex having final decision making. I am now the primary custodial parent, with final decision making and the ex is paying CS.

I can not give a lot of details (cant remember anything after the judge changed custody) the judge did ruled according to the Bodne decision. I just want to thank everyone on the site that has helped me make all the right decisions. Again thanks!!!!!!!What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?

 

[Silverplum]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Georgia
Remeber in Georgia Relocation could cost you custody!!!!!

I went to trial Friday in a modification of custody case and the Judge ruled in my favor. Remember my ex was moving to Texas and I had JPC and JLC with my ex having final decision making. I am now the primary custodial parent, with final decision making and the ex is paying CS.

I can not give a lot of details (cant remember anything after the judge changed custody) the judge did ruled according to the Bodne decision. I just want to thank everyone on the site that has helped me make all the right decisions. Again thanks!!!!!!!What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?

Bulldog, I am SO happy for you!

Why? Because I have frequently "seen" you signed in, reading past posts, educating yourself. I know you're trying your best to preserve your relationship with your child. And, truth be told, I loathe moveaways.

Best of luck and good wishes to you and your child.

 

[Bulldog99]

Thanks!!!! I have been fighting for this day for 5 years now. I just hope their mother will at least maintain the min. days of visitation. I pray that she does not move to Tx. the kids need both of us in their life.

 

[Ohiogal]

Thanks!!!! I have been fighting for this day for 5 years now. I just hope there mother will at least maintain the min. days of visitation. I pray that she does not move to Tx. the kids need both of us in there life.

Congrats Bulldog! And you are very correct. The children need both their parents.

 

[Bulldog99]

Thanks everyone!!!!! I called the X last night so she could talk to the kids and all she did was argue with me about taking HER kids away from her. I really do feel for her. She also said she would not be able to exercise any of her weekday visits (every Tue. & Thu. for 4 hrs.). Her lawyer drilled me for missing 3-week day visits in 2 years. I told her we could work something out after we had the Judges decision on paper so we know everything that was ordered. That’s if she does not move to Texas. Any ideas to help me keep mom involved?

 

[futuredust]

Congrats!

Mine have been here almost three weeks now, and I bought a bunch of the large mailer envelopes. Anything they bring home from school I make a copy of it and put it in one. I also put copies of new school schedules and a monthly school calender in as well. Then I mail the envelope on Saturday morning. I also include any upcoming doctor appointments also.

I bought the kids a cell phone and they can call dad anytime they wish, with the exception of bedtime hours of 10pm-7am. And he can call as well, sadly he as only called once. They also have email addresses and monitored internet time through the week they can email dad if they want.

I cannot force him to be in their life, he is pretty bitter that they are here, but I can facilitate the means and pass on any thing going on in their lives.

While he pushed me out of their lives as much as possible, I promised myself that if they came to live here, for their sake, I would never do that to him. Our children deserve both parents and the ability to have a relationship with each other.

My best to you and your children.

 

[truebluemd]

Thanks everyone!!!!! I called the X last night so she could talk to the kids and all she did was argue with me about taking HER kids away from her. I really do feel for her. She also said she would not be able to exercise any of her weekday visits (every Tue. & Thu. for 4 hrs.). Her lawyer drilled me for missing 3-week day visits in 2 years. I told her we could work something out after we had the Judges decision on paper so we know everything that was ordered. That’s if she does not move to Texas. Any ideas to help me keep mom involved?

I'd like to offer my congrads as well. No need for you to feel for mom as she brought this on herself and now wants to argue about it. Hopefully she will stay in state. I dont think there is any excuse for moving away from your child, yet I've never been in that situation where I had to choose.

 

[tornado88]

Congrats Bulldog. I've been following your case here and at another board. Do you already have a long distance parenting plan lined out in case she does move away? Has she given you any ideas as to whether or not she is still going to move? The courts wouldn't give her Tue/Thurs evenings for long distance days, so that's obviously not it.

 

[Bulldog99]

Congrats Bulldog. I've been following your case here and at another board. Do you already have a long distance parenting plan lined out in case she does move away? Has she given you any ideas as to whether or not she is still going to move? The courts wouldn't give her Tue/Thurs evenings for long distance days, so that's obviously not it.

Thank you so much!!! If I can remember her lawyer told the Judge that if I got custody she would stay. I'm not getting that vibe from her calls. Her lawyer asked the Judge that if she could not move then leave custody as is. Judge said he could not leave it as is the kids need a change. I told my lawyer to make up a long distance plan now so we dont have to go right back to court if she does move.

 

[tornado88]

From what you have posted, I was getting the feeling she would probably move anyway. She's "lost" the children and say's she is not going to use her mid week visits. Wouldn't surprise me a bit if she went on ahead and moved. Much better to be prepared just in case.