What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Illinois
I was divorced a year ago. I allowed my ex to have shared parenting agreement, with me having physical custody of our 7 yr. old. His visitation is every other weekend, which almost never happened. 3 months ago I relocated to Chicago which is 4 hrs from ex, but still in Illinois. I made arrangements with ex for our child to stay with him until school was out, so she was there about a month. I went and picked her up about a month ago and she does not want to go back. She has always lived with me, we have never been apart except for that month. Ex says no way! I just found out a few days ago that ex just got 4th DUI, and it really is not a good environment for her there at all!! What proper steps must I take in order for her to stay here in Chicago with me? School is about to start soon so I need to do this asap, I am sure. Thanks for any help.
I was divorced a year ago. I allowed my ex to have shared parenting agreement, with me having physical custody of our 7 yr. old. His visitation is every other weekend, which almost never happened. 3 months ago I relocated to Chicago which is 4 hrs from ex, but still in Illinois. I made arrangements with ex for our child to stay with him until school was out, so she was there about a month. I went and picked her up about a month ago and she does not want to go back. She has always lived with me, we have never been apart except for that month. Ex says no way! I just found out a few days ago that ex just got 4th DUI, and it really is not a good environment for her there at all!! What proper steps must I take in order for her to stay here in Chicago with me? School is about to start soon so I need to do this asap, I am sure. Thanks for any help.