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Is relocating out of state without altering a court ordered parenting plan contempt of court?

prancingmonkey asked:


Ex and I shared custody amicably for 8 years in washington with a legal parenting plan. He decided to move to california for a lifestyle change. Our parenting plan says he has the boys 3 nights a week. He does not want to change the parenting plan to reflect the new situation. Is this technically contempt of court?

Annette

Tags: Contempt Of Court, Parenting Plan, Relocating

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2 Responses to “Is relocating out of state without altering a court ordered parenting plan contempt of court?”

1. Brianna says:

   November 6, 2008 at 1:01 pm

   You should ask your lawyer because that just doesn’t sound right. He chose to move.
2. truly_amazed says:

   November 7, 2008 at 1:24 pm

   If he continues to see the children I wouldn’t think so. But if your court order states the children cannot leave the state and he takes them across the state line then definately. However, 3 nights a week. . .if they are in school this could cause a hardship on the children due to the difference in traveling and could affect their school performance.

   I would contact my attorney.