Basically to agree with what "Loubean" said and to continue.  If you do not have a "good reason" like a much better job or attending school or something, the court can step you from moving.\n\nEven if your ex doesn't have money for a lawyer, technically in family court he can file a petition by himself.  Its not as good as having a lawyer to help, but he can give it a try.\n\nI think you need to consider your motivations and think about what is in the best interest of your children.  Do you really think it will benefit them to life so far apart and to be taken away from each other and their other parent?  Once you become a parent, you need to place the best interst of your children above your wants.  If your desire to move is just " a dream " maybe you need to postpone your dream until your children have been raised.