Dear Charlotte,
It really depends on what your order says. If your order does expire in 1 year, then you should be fine to move. But, if it’s a temporary consent order, without a defined expiration date, then it becomes permanent if a court does not enter a permanent order. In that case, you will be bound by the order until another order is put in it’s place. If you move, depending on the language of your order, you might be in violation of that order.
Keep in mind that custody is always modifiable. If you can show the court that there has been a substantial change in circumstances, then the court may modify your order to allow you to move.
If you decide to marry again, that shouldn’t affect your custody greatly.
Good luck,
Shonnese D. Stanback
Attorney
The Rosen Law Firm
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Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
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email: sstanback@rosen.com
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