sunkissed7
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My child's father and I have joint custody with me being the primary parent. Both parents are disabled and recently I have had some additional health problems arise that my drs. have stated that in the long run it would be best to live around family and friends. This requires moving out-of-state as my family that is here is farther away, not well and can't help us. There is no one else here for me to ever rely on.
Do I stand a good chance of petitioning for relocation to be able to take my child and move based on my health AND for stating good cause to why I believe it is in my child's best interest? My child is missing out on the bond with siblings, friends and multitude of extended family on both sides. In this state other than child's parents are 3 other relatives, all of who are not in good health.
I do not want to keep my child from Dad (although many times I feel it might be best) yet it will be a long-distance relationship. I pray Dad will not cause problems in court (I'm expecting that he will). I want to avoid this. I have alot on him from child's doctors notations on medical records, councelor input of Dad's negative implications and notes I've kept that would potentially hurt his case and possibly his visitation rights (without getting into all of them). Although, I will do what I must. I have tryed being as patient as possible and giving time in hopes that Dad does better, although most of the issues continue and I believe will never change. I am not an angry ex and never wish ill to anyone. Do you feel that I should subpoena the councelor to court right away as well? Also, should I be applying for sole custody if Dad does not relocate? Any other help you could give me on what I should include in the petition would be greatly appreciated. I've held off doing this for a very long time, it makes me nervous. Thank you in advance for your help.
Do I stand a good chance of petitioning for relocation to be able to take my child and move based on my health AND for stating good cause to why I believe it is in my child's best interest? My child is missing out on the bond with siblings, friends and multitude of extended family on both sides. In this state other than child's parents are 3 other relatives, all of who are not in good health.
I do not want to keep my child from Dad (although many times I feel it might be best) yet it will be a long-distance relationship. I pray Dad will not cause problems in court (I'm expecting that he will). I want to avoid this. I have alot on him from child's doctors notations on medical records, councelor input of Dad's negative implications and notes I've kept that would potentially hurt his case and possibly his visitation rights (without getting into all of them). Although, I will do what I must. I have tryed being as patient as possible and giving time in hopes that Dad does better, although most of the issues continue and I believe will never change. I am not an angry ex and never wish ill to anyone. Do you feel that I should subpoena the councelor to court right away as well? Also, should I be applying for sole custody if Dad does not relocate? Any other help you could give me on what I should include in the petition would be greatly appreciated. I've held off doing this for a very long time, it makes me nervous. Thank you in advance for your help.