- Jurisdiction
- Maryland
Hello! I'm hoping to get some advice on an issue that may get drawn out in court.
Background info:
I have a 7 year old son. His father and I were married, but separated and divorced 4 years ago. I have full legal and physical custody. Dad has visitation every other weekend and one dinner night each week. I live in Maryland. Dad is from Ireland, but lives in Maryland also.
Issue:
I am getting married in December. New husband is in the Navy and is being sent to (stationed in)California for school to get his master's. He will be there for 2 years, upon which he will return to Maryland.... Forever.
Of course, I want to go with to California. This would mean bringing my son with.
What I have done so far:
I have drafted a letter of Intent to Temporarily Locate, and given it to "Dad". The letter gave details regarding the more, and imitated some terms, which are as follows...
1) No child support while we are away.
2) I will fly Kellan and myself to Maryland 4 times a year; one week each, except summer will be two weeks.
3) Uninterrupted Skype dinner dates once a week
4) The option to make up any missed time (in the form of three weekends a month) upon our return.
Dad has basically countered with, "I'll accept, if you let me have him for a month in the summer AND if I can bring him to Ireland."
Conclusion:
I am not going to allow my son out of the country at this point in time, especially without me! So, basically, "Dad" is not going to allow me to move. I will have to file with the court to get their permission to move.
So, my friends, this is where I ask for your advice! What are my options? What might a judge say? Worst case and best case? What would a judge most likely rule? Would they mandate meditation or could they give their verdict and be done with it? Since I have full custody, does Dad really have a say so on if I move? How do the terms I've set forth look? Are they reasonable? I'm going to hire a lawyer. Would this case be a simple case or lengthy case?
Thank you so very much!
Mandy
Background info:
I have a 7 year old son. His father and I were married, but separated and divorced 4 years ago. I have full legal and physical custody. Dad has visitation every other weekend and one dinner night each week. I live in Maryland. Dad is from Ireland, but lives in Maryland also.
Issue:
I am getting married in December. New husband is in the Navy and is being sent to (stationed in)California for school to get his master's. He will be there for 2 years, upon which he will return to Maryland.... Forever.
Of course, I want to go with to California. This would mean bringing my son with.
What I have done so far:
I have drafted a letter of Intent to Temporarily Locate, and given it to "Dad". The letter gave details regarding the more, and imitated some terms, which are as follows...
1) No child support while we are away.
2) I will fly Kellan and myself to Maryland 4 times a year; one week each, except summer will be two weeks.
3) Uninterrupted Skype dinner dates once a week
4) The option to make up any missed time (in the form of three weekends a month) upon our return.
Dad has basically countered with, "I'll accept, if you let me have him for a month in the summer AND if I can bring him to Ireland."
Conclusion:
I am not going to allow my son out of the country at this point in time, especially without me! So, basically, "Dad" is not going to allow me to move. I will have to file with the court to get their permission to move.
So, my friends, this is where I ask for your advice! What are my options? What might a judge say? Worst case and best case? What would a judge most likely rule? Would they mandate meditation or could they give their verdict and be done with it? Since I have full custody, does Dad really have a say so on if I move? How do the terms I've set forth look? Are they reasonable? I'm going to hire a lawyer. Would this case be a simple case or lengthy case?
Thank you so very much!
Mandy