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Wow - I read your post and I definately feel where you are coming from. I am in Calif. and am in the middle of a move-away case. I have joint custody of two girls, and when I returned them from their last visit, three days later I received a certified letter from their mother indicating that they have moved to Arizona, six hours away! I immediately called my lawyer and scheduled an emergency hearing, and won. Their mother was ordered today to return the girls back to my county and cannot move them out of our county until the custody issue is resolved. Next hearing is Sept. 20th.  So she had to return to Calif. with her two other children and move into her fathers house in order to retain the current visitation order. I really wanted them to give me immediate temp. custody, but to no avail. I have a great home, with both girls having their own rooms, and I already paid for summer camp for them - but that doesn't matter.  I'm now preparing big time for the next hearing, and your post has really helped in gathering info.  I'm going to fight for my girls to the fullest extent, as their life-style has deteriated so much since we divorced, and mine has gotten much better. I can provide so many more resources and if you know me - I'm a very involved Dad. My ex has so many issues that are going against her (kidnapping for one), that I hope they weigh hevily in my favor. Thanks for the post.. I'll keep you updated if you'd like - we seem to have very similar issues....