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michaeld
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What is the name of your state? Mississippi
My ex-wife and I have two boys, ages 10 and 13. When we divorced, the court ordered joint custody, with the children's primary residence being with the mother. All major decisions regarding our boys were supposed to be made jointly. This was 10 years ago. About 5 years ago, she moved with the boys from Florida to Illinois. I did not know about this move until after it happened. I did not make a big deal out of it at the time. I have just tried to work under the new circumstances.
However, now my ex-wife no longer has a telephone, because of financial reasons, where I can call them. The only communication I have with them is by letter. I have also now been told that my 10 year old needs to improve his grades and will be going to summer school instead of visiting me this summer. I am now remarried and would like to file for custody of my sons. I not only believe I can provide a more stable environment for them, but I also believe that teenage boys need a strong male role model. This brings me to my question. The original court order was issued in Florida. My ex lives in Illinois and I live in Mississippi. How do I go about filing for custody modification? What should I expect to spend? Also, does anyone know if my son really needs to attend summer school, if he could do it at the school in my school district instead? My true belief is that my ex is just trying to keep me from seeing him. The older brother already wants to live with me, but I don't want to split them up. I think she believes that the more time he spends with me, the more likely it will be that he will decide on his own that he wants to live here too. At what age are children allowed to choose?
Any advice would be appreciated!
My ex-wife and I have two boys, ages 10 and 13. When we divorced, the court ordered joint custody, with the children's primary residence being with the mother. All major decisions regarding our boys were supposed to be made jointly. This was 10 years ago. About 5 years ago, she moved with the boys from Florida to Illinois. I did not know about this move until after it happened. I did not make a big deal out of it at the time. I have just tried to work under the new circumstances.
However, now my ex-wife no longer has a telephone, because of financial reasons, where I can call them. The only communication I have with them is by letter. I have also now been told that my 10 year old needs to improve his grades and will be going to summer school instead of visiting me this summer. I am now remarried and would like to file for custody of my sons. I not only believe I can provide a more stable environment for them, but I also believe that teenage boys need a strong male role model. This brings me to my question. The original court order was issued in Florida. My ex lives in Illinois and I live in Mississippi. How do I go about filing for custody modification? What should I expect to spend? Also, does anyone know if my son really needs to attend summer school, if he could do it at the school in my school district instead? My true belief is that my ex is just trying to keep me from seeing him. The older brother already wants to live with me, but I don't want to split them up. I think she believes that the more time he spends with me, the more likely it will be that he will decide on his own that he wants to live here too. At what age are children allowed to choose?
Any advice would be appreciated!