It’s certainly possible to move out of state and retain custody, but to get the court to approve such an arrangement may take some savvy negotiating skills.
Your former spouse presumably has an opinion on this matter, and the judge will want to hear it.
If you can develop an agreement that gets your ex-spouse’s buy-in, you stand a very good chance of the move being approved, so the trick is to be flexible and willing to come up with terms your ex can live with.
At Friedman & Ranzenhofer, we’ve helped many clients in Rochester negotiate this exact scenario, with good results.
If you’ve been offered a job outside of New York and need help bringing your ex on board, call us today at 585-484-7432.