I've been divorced for a year and have 50.1% custody of my 5-year old daughter. My ex moved 200 miles away to finish grad school and was supposed to move back at the completion of her school (per agreement in our divorce decree and parenting plan). Technically I have 1/2 time visitation until she moves within 20 miles of my home city but next year my daughter begins school and cannot continue living in two places.
My ex just notified me that she intends to stay where she is and is planning on taking our daughter to live with her. How do I keep this from happening, can I gain primary custody and give her a stable life and how do I keep from going bankrupt in the process? I spent almost $30,000 getting to this point and now it seems like I have to do everything all over again.
I'd be happy with my ex moving back and holding up to the previous plan but if she isn't coming back I cannot imagine not being in my daughters life on a regular basis.
I live in Washington State. Any advice would be massively appreciated.
My ex just notified me that she intends to stay where she is and is planning on taking our daughter to live with her. How do I keep this from happening, can I gain primary custody and give her a stable life and how do I keep from going bankrupt in the process? I spent almost $30,000 getting to this point and now it seems like I have to do everything all over again.
I'd be happy with my ex moving back and holding up to the previous plan but if she isn't coming back I cannot imagine not being in my daughters life on a regular basis.
I live in Washington State. Any advice would be massively appreciated.