Ex Moving!

[pb2002]

What is the name of your state? Oklahoma

My ex wife is moving out of state and has custody of our 12 year old son. In the divorce decree it states that I get him every other weekend. How can I do that if she moves out of state? Is she allowed to move? Or what are my rights?

 

[Zephyr]

you need to read your co, there should be a section specifically dealling with the distance the cp is allowed to move from the ncp, beyond that distance cp probably has to notify you and the court about the intent to move at that time you can make your opposition to the move known, and request a modifcation to custody.

 

[LdiJ]

What is the name of your state? Oklahoma

My ex wife is moving out of state and has custody of our 12 year old son. In the divorce decree it states that I get him every other weekend. How can I do that if she moves out of state? Is she allowed to move? Or what are my rights?

You can file a motion to change custody based on her relocation. A judge would then decide whether or not she can move with the child. Do be aware that at 12 your son will have some say in the issue. If she is allowed to move with the child, then a new visitation schedule will be made based on the long distance.

 

[stealth2]

Do be aware that at 12 your son will have some say in the issue.

I'd amend that to MAY have some say - it will be at the judge's discretion.

 

[LdiJ]

I'd amend that to MAY have some say - it will be at the judge's discretion.

Actually, that is why I said "some say"...to indicate that the child didn't just get to decide....however I understand your point. I do think however that most judge's would at least listen to the child's wishes (either through a gal, an affidavit, or directly)...so I think its important to make that point.