How do you choose which parent to live with?
How do you choose which parent to live with?
In most states, courts may consider a child’s opinion, but only if the judge believes that the child is mature enough to express a reasonable preference. In addition to a child’s opinion, the court must also consider a variety of other factors before deciding where the child will live after a divorce or separation.
Do I have to disclose my address to my ex?
Your should give him your address, unless your daughter is at risk of harm by her father, she also has a right to have contact with her father. If you have moved, but not told him where you are, you may have a good reason to do so.
Do you have to give the other parent your address?
Most court orders have a provision that each parent is to provide the other with their current address at all times. You need to review your orders to see if this applies. If not, then there is no “law” that says it must be provided, although it is a matter of common sense and refusing to provide it is a red flag.
Can my ex stop me from moving away?
Can he stop the move? Brette’s Answer: He can’t stop you from moving but he could seek to modify the visitation based on the change in circumstances – because it would be a longer drive. It would be up to the judge to decide.
Does my ex have the right to know where I live?
The simple answer is no, you have no right to know where he is. I can say this for certain as I had to take my ex to court to get her to disclose her address (shared residency at that time), because my case was unusual and the mum has a chequered past the court ordered her to disclose.
Do I have to tell my ex husband where I live?
You don’t have to disclose your new address, but if you don’t, the court may not look favorably upon your decision unless there is a good reason for you to not disclose. Stay on the court’s good side.
Do I have to tell my ex about every doctor appointment?
Your ex-spouse needs to know about any and all prescriptions that your child is taking. If you are the primary conservator of your child it may be that you attend the majority of doctor’s appointments with him or her.
Can my ex husband control who I date?
Usually, the answer is no. Once a relationship is over, the parties are expected to move on. If your new friend uses drugs, is a sex offender, or does something else that would not be good for the children, then the courts will limit visitation. File an action with the court to have designated parenting time.
What happens if my ex breaks a court order?
(Broken court orders) A court order is legally binding. Failure to comply with the court order amounts to contempt of court and a person can, as a last resort, be committed to prison for contempt. A parent cannot be held in contempt though simply for failing to take up the contact given.
