Got a letter from her lawyer last week saying she wants to relocate for a new job opportunity. We don't have a formal custody agreement, just been splitting 50/50. I'm panicking. I can't afford a lawyer right now and I don't want to lose time with my kids. What are my options? Do I have any legal standing if we never formalized anything?
Oh man, that's rough. Two hours away changes everything about the custody arrangement. Do you have a lawyer yet? This is going to be a bigger fight because it affects your parenting time significantly. Sorry you're dealing with this.
This is a serious situation. A relocation that far away is going to impact your custody arrangement and honestly most courts don't look favorably on one parent trying to move kids that distance away without the other parent's consent. Get legal help immediately if you haven't already.
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That's a lot to process. Two hours is a game changer for how often you can see your kids. Document everything related to this and get your lawyer involved right away. You have rights here.