Hello, I'm a paralegal out of Illinois. I can only tell you what I see and what I think. Unfortunately, paralegals cannot give legal advice. Any suggestion I make or experience I share or suggestion must be taken with a very gain assault. Any suggestions I make must go through an attorney for his stamp of approval so here it goes...
From our experience within our household. The judge will order mediation. Transportation problems will be sent to mediation. Does your written agreement say that mediation is required to settle differences? If so going to court directly to try to resolve the issue your spinning your wheels. Next, the reality check I know in the state of Illinois a Custodial parent can be stopped from moving more of a certain distance. However, you had a stipulation. I know you made a mistake and from the sounds of it did not read your agreement throughly. If anyone is reading this and an agreement is made. From experience, tell them you will have to get with an attorney and come back to court to finalize. Your entitled to legal cousel and time to make decisions in a reasonable amount of time to respond. Now what are your chances for him to drive the children at least half way? Very good! A judge will most likely take the recommendation of the mediator. Issues like this come up everyday. Chances are a court is not going hinder on the fact you have a disability but instead try to nurture the relationship. If they cut your parenting time they will make it up in extended times with vacations & holiday weekends or summers. The courts main goal is not to disturb the pattern of your children. Now, far as your current husband is concerned with his liver disease. Are your children attached to him (being close??) If so, what are his chances of getting a liver transplant and how close the bond between your children and him?
From our experience within our household. The judge will order mediation. Transportation problems will be sent to mediation. Does your written agreement say that mediation is required to settle differences? If so going to court directly to try to resolve the issue your spinning your wheels. Next, the reality check I know in the state of Illinois a Custodial parent can be stopped from moving more of a certain distance. However, you had a stipulation. I know you made a mistake and from the sounds of it did not read your agreement throughly. If anyone is reading this and an agreement is made. From experience, tell them you will have to get with an attorney and come back to court to finalize. Your entitled to legal cousel and time to make decisions in a reasonable amount of time to respond. Now what are your chances for him to drive the children at least half way? Very good! A judge will most likely take the recommendation of the mediator. Issues like this come up everyday. Chances are a court is not going hinder on the fact you have a disability but instead try to nurture the relationship. If they cut your parenting time they will make it up in extended times with vacations & holiday weekends or summers. The courts main goal is not to disturb the pattern of your children. Now, far as your current husband is concerned with his liver disease. Are your children attached to him (being close??) If so, what are his chances of getting a liver transplant and how close the bond between your children and him?