Moving with my child to another state

North Carolina Divorce Law Divorce and Separation Answers
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Dear ncguyinnc:

Greetings. First, when children are in their teens, they are still children and although their opinion may have some weight with the court, they do not get to decide where they will live. Next, no, you were informed incorrectly. Yes, you can file a claim for child custody and contest where the children will be moved to. Best of luck.

Janet L. Fritts
Attorney with Rosen Divorce
4101 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 500
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
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My x-wife plans to move to another state. Chances are that my younger child (who will be 15 by then) will decide to move with her, although I am opposed to this. I am currently paying the child support for both of my children (the other one will be 18 by the time of her moving) and an alimony. I was told that the law stipulates that I no longer will be obliged to continue paying the child support and alimony, if my child indeed moves with my x - against my will. Is that true? Do I have any say where will my child reside? She has the custody. Thanks. Guy