I have recently been offered an opportunity in Madrid. My son is very excited for the move. What do I need to do to get the OK to make the move? My son wants to attend a boarding school 5 hours away from Madrid. How is visitation going to work?

The law in llinois regarding a custodial parent to relocate with the minor child(ren); states that a custodial parent seeking to relocate bears the burden of proving that the move is in the child's best interest. Factors for consideration include (1) Wheather the proposed move will enchance the quality of life for both of the custodial parent and the child. (2) Wheather the proposed move is a ruse designed to frustrate the other parent's visitation rights; (3) the motives of the parent in resisting the move; (4) the visitation rights of the other parent; and (5) wheather a reasonable visitation schedule can be achieved if the parent's right to travel alone. I would sujest that you file a motion asking he court to allow you to relocate with the minor child(ren), the reason I feel that you may have a good chance of getting the judge to approve th relocation is one you are offered an opportunity by moving that would benifit you and the child(ren), second you have sole custody, not (Joint) and that can make a difference,the father has not played an active part in the childs life, and the child is excited about the move, and the court looks at the best interest of the child, and in this case your stating the child isexcited, make sure you impress this on the judge, as well as your new job opportunity. The father will be able to try and keep you from moving, but that does not mean he will. Also do not make the mistake to relocate before you get the courts approval, if you do then the father can get custody of the child. I have seen this done, and it is a bad move. I hope this works out for you.Good Luck!