# Moving **URL:** \ **Category:** Divorce and Separation Answers\ **Created:** [April 20, 2006, 3:36pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/moving/3213 "2006-04-20T15:36:35Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 2\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![JanetFritts](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/d2c977/32.png) [@JanetFritts](https://forum.rosen.com/u/JanetFritts)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2006, 3:36pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/moving/3213/1 "2006-04-20T15:36:35Z")
Dear onedad: Greetings. You can file a child custody action, but it is unlikely the child will be moved, since the child’s desires are not really relevant (although the court can take that into consideration). Thank you. Janet L. Fritts Attorney with Rosen Law Firm 4101 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 500 Raleigh, North Carolina 27607 919.787.6668 main phone 919.256.1665 direct fax 301 McCullough Drive Suite 510 Charlotte, North Carolina 28262 704.644.2831 main voice 704.307.4595 main fax 1829 East Franklin Street, Bldg 600 Chapel Hill, NC 27514 919.321.0780 main phone 919.787.6668 main fax > **[North Carolina Divorce Law - Legal Answers and Info](https://www.rosen.com/)** > > The best resource for divorce in NC. Find accurate, legal, family law advice from attorneys practicing in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, and Chapel Hill. The response posted above is based upon the limited factual information made available and is not intended as a full and complete response to the question. The only reliable manner to obtain complete and adequate legal advice is to consult with an attorney, fully explain your situation, and allow the attorney sufficient opportunity to research the applicable law and facts required to render an accurate opinion. The basic information provided above is intended as a public service but a full discussion with an attorney should be undertaken before taking any action. ---
**Author:** ![onedad](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/b5ac83/32.png) [@onedad](https://forum.rosen.com/u/onedad)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2006, 7:11am UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/moving/3213/2 "2006-04-12T07:11:02Z")
Was divorced in another state 6 years ago, both moved to NC 3 years ago, have 1 child who is 11. We worked out an agreement thru mediation where ex has primary custody but realistic time split for past 1 1/2 years has been closer to 50-50. All in all we get along ok. Both parties are remarried. Here is my question: I have oppotunity to move back to home state, all family is there, both mine and ex’s,child has mentioned how they would like to move back because they want to be around family/cousins his age. I have avoided discussing the issue with my child up to now but what are my rights? How to proceed without putting child in harms way at this point? What if child wants to move but ex says they won’t allow it? Please advise. Thank you!