I want to relocate my son from NSW to QLD but ex wont let me relocate our son?

Question

I want to relocate to Qld with my 3 year old. i have a court date set for Nov. my son's father won't let me relocate and has taken me to court to stop me. I want to know if anyone has been in my situation and has been successful. my son sees his father 3 times a week. we have shared care.

Answer 1

I know many people that have been in your situation and have been unsuccessful! I would actually be suprised if you were allowed to relocate.

Sorry its not what you want to hear..

Travel costs are obviously going to be a factor, whos paying? (flights, fuel if driving), travel time?, loss in wages? (for any time off work).

The fact you both have shared care is the major factor.

Check out www.stepfamily.asn.au/forum there are a few stories there about being not being able to move!  

Answer 2

How far away are you wanting to move? Sounds like he's very involved in his child's life. I doubt you'll be successful, unless you can prove its in the child's best interest, not yours. Likely to be an uphill battle for you!

EDIT: The first answer obviously doesn't know much about family law.

Answer 3

Your in favour since your the mum. Qld would be way better than Nsw anyway :)

Answer 4

is that far? if so he has a point how would shared access go? be fair the child is as much his as yours.