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trnoon

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What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?
Michigan.

I just found out today that I got a new job. My wife and I have been struggling for the last year. She's been out of work since August 2012 and when she was working it was only part time. I am self employed and have not had many gigs. I have been looking for alternate work. I finally found a job. The job. The one that will get us back on out feet.

But it's across the state. About 140 miles from where I live now. If I don't take this job, we will be losing out home in a matter of months.

My dilemma is this: I have fought tooth and nail for visitation time with my son. I finally got EOWE and split holidays. I have NO custody. Nothing. Zilch. Just visitation.

Living in the new town and what my work schedule will be I CAN still go by the same schedule I have now. I will be able to afford the travel expenses. I pick my son up at 6 on Fridays. We would be in the car for about 2.5 hours and be home by 8:30/9:00. And some weekends we may decide to shack up at my family's houses or get a hotel so that we can visit my family regularly.

My question is, since I do not have any legal custody, do I need permission from the Friend of the Court to be able to move passed a certain distance?

If so, what do I need to file? I don't want to change the court order.
 


ecmst12

Senior Member
If you don't need to change anything about the current order and you will be doing all the transporting, you don't have to file anything. Only if you want to change the schedule to a more long-distance friendly one.
 

TinkerBelleLuvr

Senior Member
You can file with the courts for a long-distance plan if you want. It can shift some of your time to the summer.

Make sure the courts have your new address.

Most of the court houses have a self help section that will help you file any forms that are needed if you choose to modify your parenting plan.
 

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