There are many reasons why a person would want to move after his or her divorce is finalized. In many cases, people move because they want to be closer to family members, to be closer to a job, or just to get a fresh start. Whatever the reason may be, it is important to understand that Wisconsin parents cannot just move and take their children with them, even if they have been awarded primary custody of their kids. Wisconsin laws have a set procedure that parents must follow if they wish to move with their children and those laws must be followed, otherwise, they could end up facing consequences.
Filing a Motion for Relocation
In the state of Wisconsin, all parents who wish to move 100 miles or more away from the child’s other parent must also file a notice with the court. This notice should contain the following information:
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