How do I get the Court's approval to change the children's residence to a place not allowed by my current order?
Parties may agree to a change of residence (domicile) by signing an agreement (stipulation). This stipulation must be put in the form of an order and signed by the judge. It then becomes an order of the court. If you and the other parent cannot agree on the proposed change of domicile, you may try mediation through the Friend of the Court, or file a motion that asks the Court to enter an order approving the change.

Notifying the Friend of the Court that you intend to move the children (or merely filing a motion requesting the Court's approval) does not allow you to move your children. You must obtain a court order approving the move.

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1. How do I get the Court's approval to change the children's residence to a place not allowed by my current order?
2. Why won't the Friend of the Court enforce what the judge said in court, even if it's not in the written order?
3. Can the Friend of the Court enforce property settlement provisions in my judgment of divorce?
4. May I review the Friend of the Court file for my case?
5. May other persons see my Friend of the Court file?
6. May I see my child's school, medical, and other records if my child lives with the other parent?
7. How do I file a complaint about the friend of the court?
8. What happens to my child support order if my child is adopted, marries, or enters the military service?
9. Will the Friend of the Court help find a missing parent?
10. How do I call the Friend of the Court to speak to a person?