Ex wants to move out of state w/ kids

Dear swimmer:

Greetings. Yes, you can have a say in whether or not the children leave the state by filing a custody action. You may also want to address the financial changes that may/may not happen when she leaves the state by requesting a modification of child support. Otherwise, yes she probably can remove the children from the state. Thank you.

Janet L. Fritts
Attorney with Rosen Divorce
4101 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 500
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
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919.256.1665 direct fax

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The kids are 16 and 17 and she has a custody. She is moving out of state due to a job opportunity. Is she free to take them with her (I suspect they would agree to go) simply on grounds of having custody or do I have a say? Obviously if I could I would rather keep my kids in state, so that I can see them. Thanks!