Legal Question in Family Law in New York

Ex-wife moving over 50 miles without my consent - We have joint custody

My 5 year old son told me that his mother was moving. I spoke to her about this and she told me that she was moving to Newburgh, NY (over 50 miles away). I dropped my son off to her apartment the other night and she has her house packed up and ready to move. We have joint custody of him. In our original separation papers we agreed not to move out of the Bronx/Westchester County. This document is signed by a judge. My final divorce papers dont have this in writing. How do I stop this from happening, should I file for full custody? (She had no intentions of letting me know about this until our son told me)


Asked on 9/01/03, 10:53 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys

Re: Ex-wife moving over 50 miles without my consent - We have joint custody

If you had an attorney at the time of your divorce, you should contact him/her. If you did not have an attorney, this would be a good time to get one. If you wish to discuss, feel free to call us at 212-622-7180.

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Answered on 9/02/03, 8:39 am
Daniel Clement Law Offices of Daniel Clement

Re: Ex-wife moving over 50 miles without my consent - We have joint custody

You should immediately file a motion in court to prevent the move.

Daniel Clement

212 683-9551

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Answered on 9/02/03, 9:55 am
Jeremy Morley Morley & Trager

Re: Ex-wife moving over 50 miles without my consent - We have joint custody

Based on the facts that you have stated, it appears that you should go to court immediately and ask for an injunction to order her not to change her residency. This is not a legal opinion since I have not been retained.

Jeremy Morley

Morley and Trager

www.international-divorce.com

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Answered on 9/01/03, 11:04 pm


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