Can I move with my child??? Please help

[bjamm1972]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Il
I filed and received a divorce 8 months ago. We have a joint parenting agreement, with our daughter residing with me and her father has visitations every other weekend and every other Wed. He is unemployed and resides in a trailer that belongs to his mom and sits on his mom's property. All his bills are paid for by other persons. Anyway, I live in Southern Il and jobs are very scarce here. I can't afford to pay my bills. He is ordered to pay child support. hve received $0 since our divorce. He is making money that I know of for sure! I received a job offer in a town 4 1/2 hrs. away. What are the necessary steps I will have to take in order for me and my daughter to move? I also have a son(from a previous Marriage)who will be moving as well. I tried to explain everything..any help is greatly appreciated. By the way, my daughter would never ever want to be away from me or her brother. She is 8 yrs. old if that matters. Thanks Again

 

[Zigner]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Il
I filed and received a divorce 8 months ago. We have a joint parenting agreement, with our daughter residing with me and her father has visitations every other weekend and every other Wed. He is unemployed and resides in a trailer that belongs to his mom and sits on his mom's property. All his bills are paid for by other persons. Anyway, I live in Southern Il and jobs are very scarce here. I can't afford to pay my bills. He is ordered to pay child support. hve received $0 since our divorce. He is making money that I know of for sure! I received a job offer in a town 4 1/2 hrs. away. What are the necessary steps I will have to take in order for me and my daughter to move? I also have a son(from a previous Marriage)who will be moving as well. I tried to explain everything..any help is greatly appreciated. By the way, my daughter would never ever want to be away from me or her brother. She is 8 yrs. old if that matters. Thanks Again

Have daughter live with her dad. Problem solved!

 

[stealth2]

Where is your son's father? He will have to be involved in this, too.

For starters - are you planning to move out of state?

 

[Proserpina]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Il
I filed and received a divorce 8 months ago. We have a joint parenting agreement, with our daughter residing with me and her father has visitations every other weekend and every other Wed. He is unemployed and resides in a trailer that belongs to his mom and sits on his mom's property. All his bills are paid for by other persons. Anyway, I live in Southern Il and jobs are very scarce here. I can't afford to pay my bills. He is ordered to pay child support. hve received $0 since our divorce. He is making money that I know of for sure! I received a job offer in a town 4 1/2 hrs. away. What are the necessary steps I will have to take in order for me and my daughter to move? I also have a son(from a previous Marriage)who will be moving as well. I tried to explain everything..any help is greatly appreciated. By the way, my daughter would never ever want to be away from me or her brother. She is 8 yrs. old if that matters. Thanks Again

Is the move within the same State?

Are you willing to pay for ALL the costs of transporting kiddo to see Dad?

 

[Proserpina]

Where is your son's father? He will have to be involved in this, too.

For starters - are you planning to move out of state?

Post hx is interesting...

 

[Zigner]

Post hx is interesting...

Was thinking the same thing...but it does all fit together. Some people just live ...complicated... lives

 

[bjamm1972]

can i move? Complicated!!

Yes, the move is in the same state. (Il)
My son's father passed away.
My daughter living with her father is not an option.
He drinks alcohol on a regular basis, smokes pot,
and that is just the stuff I am sure of!!!

 

[LdiJ]

Yes, the move is in the same state. (Il)
My son's father passed away.
My daughter living with her father is not an option.
He drinks alcohol on a regular basis, smokes pot,
and that is just the stuff I am sure of!!!

You will need to make the arguement that it is your daughter's best interest to relocate with you.

The fact that your financial issues are complicated by the fact that dad is not paying his child support is a relevant factor.

Obviously you cannot afford an attorney at this time, but you might want to get a consult with one to get some idea of where you might stand.