Thank you so much for writing back. I will try to keep this simple and organized.
1.) Correct. No contest. Also no legal representation. My husband just wanted it over with, ex and both lawyers were dragging it out.
2.) Yes, we fear an unfair judicial system.
WHAT I'M ASKING IS: RE: 'removal' and 'notification' - Once the mother notifies the court of 'intent to relocate the child,' who notifies the child's Father??? Is it the court responsible or the ex wife?
***We actually know that the mother has no idea about the law.
3.) It's actually a Daughter not a son. Yes, she tried to tell her Mom that she wants to live with her Dad. The Mother's reactions have been ongoing and range from name calling like "selfish b*tch" to bribery with money and gifts.
***The Mother is very manipulative and extreme PAS. The daughter is mature enough to recognize her mother’s behavior and has already caused damage to her feeling towards her Mom. All 3 of her adult (18 and over) sisters are aware of and were subjected to their Mother's "negative" behavior and have begun to slowly pull away and limit all communications with the Mom.
4.) The Mother is remarried and her husband was given an forced promotion. (Move or you don't have a job.) They are moving 275 miles away= 5hrs.
***Since the divorce, the father has lived only 30min away from the mother's home where the children resided with her.
***In addition, my husband and I both maintain a friendly relationship with the family of his ex wife, to benefit the kids. i.e. The ex wife's parents, siblings, and extended family. While the ex has almost no contact with any of them at all, and is not on speaking terms with some of them.
***All family members mentioned above what the daughter to stay in the area and live with her dad.
NOTE: In all communication between the Mother and Father, the Mother makes it clear that all she is concerned about is money and
child support. There is little to none mentioned by her, nor does she respond to mentions of, what their daughter wants or feels, how it will affect her, or her best interests in general.