Custodial parent moving far, far away

[janda]

Hi, I've got a problem that I was wondering if anyone has any advice about.  I have an eight year old son.  His mother has full custody and I only have monthly visitation rights.  My son was born in New York, where I still live, but his mother took off with him to Connecticut four years ago.  The courts did nothing and she did not abide by my visitation rights for three years.  Finally, visitation is greatly improved and my son's mother and I have spoken about a joint custody agreement.  However, she claims that the only way she will peacefully allow this agreement is if I agree to her moving to North Carolina next May (with my son).  This is not a feasible possibility.  I simply cannot afford to fly my son up every other weekend for visits, holidays, etc, not to mention the fact that I do not know how, legally, she could take my son so far away.  Does anyone have any legal experience with a similar issue?  I would greatly appreciate any comments.  Is there anything I can do??  Jay

[Peanutsdad]

Your ex has sole custody and you have visitation. Frankly,, under that arrangement, you dont have any right at all to stop her from moving anywhere she pleases.

I strongly urge you to seek legal counsel, but I also warn you,, since one move has already gone unchallenged,, its unlikely you can block a second move.

Check your state for standard visitation for either over 100 miles, or interstate visitation.