# Moving out of state

**URL:** <https://forum.rosen.com/t/moving-out-of-state/10685>\
**Category:** Divorce and Separation Answers\
**Created:** [August 7, 2010, 7:20pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/moving-out-of-state/10685 "2010-08-07T19:20:19Z")\
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**Author:** ![Lisa2767](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/b5ac83/32.png) [@Lisa2767](https://forum.rosen.com/u/Lisa2767)\
**Post date:** [August 7, 2010, 7:20pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/moving-out-of-state/10685/1 "2010-08-07T19:20:19Z")

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Hello,  
I am currently legally separated and the agreement now states that neither party can move 50 miles from the others residence with the children. Our two minor children live with me, but I want to be able to have the option to move back to NJ where our entire family is once we are legally divorced. We moved to NC b/c of my ex’s job and have no family/support down here.  
Can I receive approval in the final divorce agreement to be able to move to NJ with the boys or can my ex block that? Will he have final say whether I can ever move out of state or not? Am I able to petition the court to allow me the ability to move back to NJ?

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**Author:** ![Erin\_Clarey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/9de0a6/32.png) [@Erin\_Clarey](https://forum.rosen.com/u/Erin_Clarey)\
**Post date:** [August 9, 2010, 1:56pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/moving-out-of-state/10685/2 "2010-08-09T13:56:21Z")

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If your ex does not consent to you moving out of state with the children, you may file suit for custody and seek permission to move with the children.