Relocation in Missouri

[lilred69]

I sent my ex husband a letter to relocation via certified mail on 3/12/2019. He got it on 3/14/2019 His attorney filed the prohibit to relocate to the court on 04/02/2019. I wasn't served the letter until 5/7/2019. His attorney didn't have me served because he still owed her money. So, since he didn't serve me within the guide lines of the law, he filed another petition to make me move back. We moved 2 hrs away. He sees minor children only 6 hours a month.One Saturday a month. That's it. He isn't allowed over night visits due to his past and current living situations. Will the courts make me move back? We moved 100 feet over the Missouri border into Kansas. Yes, I do take the kids to their dad that one Saturday a month and pick them up.

 

[LdiJ]

I sent my ex husband a letter to relocation via certified mail on 3/12/2019. He got it on 3/14/2019 His attorney filed the prohibit to relocate to the court on 04/02/2019. I wasn't served the letter until 5/7/2019. His attorney didn't have me served because he still owed her money. So, since he didn't serve me within the guide lines of the law, he filed another petition to make me move back. We moved 2 hrs away. He sees minor children only 6 hours a month.One Saturday a month. That's it. He isn't allowed over night visits due to his past and current living situations. Will the courts make me move back? We moved 100 feet over the Missouri border into Kansas. Yes, I do take the kids to their dad that one Saturday a month and pick them up.

Then you defend the case based on the fact that you are honoring the current visitation orders and whatever other reasons there are to justify your move. Since he has an attorney it would be better for you to have one as well.

 

[lilred69]

Then you defend the case based on the fact that you are honoring the current visitation orders and whatever other reasons there are to justify your move. Since he has an attorney it would be better for you to have one as well.

I can't afford an attorney. I am the kids sole care provider. He does nothing to help. He pays 250 a month on 2 kids. I have even give our 15 yr old money so they can eat while they are with him. He is currently living with his gf and she threatens to kick him out every other week. He has lived in his trunk on occasions. I took him to court on 2015 and had his overnight visits taken away because I found out he was living in a camper with no running water or electricity. I did that by myself without a lawyer and he had a lawyer.

 

[LdiJ]

I can't afford an attorney. I am the kids sole care provider. He does nothing to help. He pays 250 a month on 2 kids. I have even give our 15 yr old money so they can eat while they are with him. He is currently living with his gf and she threatens to kick him out every other week. He has lived in his trunk on occasions. I took him to court on 2015 and had his overnight visits taken away because I found out he was living in a camper with no running water or electricity. I did that by myself without a lawyer and he had a lawyer.

Well, ok, then you are going to have to do the same thing again. Prove that you gave him proper notification and that he didn't respond to you until past the deadline...and then prove to the court that you have honored the visitation orders...and then prove to the court, that the move was in the best interests of the children.

 

[lilred69]

Well, ok, then you are going to have to do the same thing again. Prove that you gave him proper notification and that he didn't respond to you until past the deadline...and then prove to the court that you have honored the visitation orders...and then prove to the court, that the move was in the best interests of the children.

I am. I've kept records and calendars of his visits since the beginning of the year. He is telling me that his Attorney said that he can have me thrown in jail and he will get custody of the kids. I told him, I'd see him in court and see what the judge says. He is now calling our 15 yr old son 10 times a day complaining so much that now our son won't take his calls and refused to go see him last Saturday.

 

[LdiJ]

I am. I've kept records and calendars of his visits since the beginning of the year. He is telling me that his Attorney said that he can have me thrown in jail and he will get custody of the kids. I told him, I'd see him in court and see what the judge says. He is now calling our 15 yr old son 10 times a day complaining so much that now our son won't take his calls and refused to go see him last Saturday.

Well, the odds of you being thrown in jail are slim to none. The odds of him also going from 6 hours a month to primary custody are also slim to none. However, any of your children refusing to see him during his court ordered time will HURT you BADLY. Make it clear to your son that he could cause serious problems by refusing to obey the court orders. That is the kind of thing that could swing the judge into your ex's favor somewhat. Your son doesn't have the legal right to refuse.