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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here- Thanks for all your constructive advice.

Interestingly, where the ex moved is closer to our family and friends. In fact, prior to our split I had spent my time renovating that house in the hope to downsize and live there.  That area is closer to the city and has many young families, which I thought would be better for our child. The schools are slightly lower in ratings but still decent schools (QO vs Blair)

I am going to get everything settled and get my kid through elementary school and then reevaluate.

I know that proximity won’t make someone a better parent but I do think he would spend more time with kid if we were closer.

I’m interested to see how the courts will view our custody arrangement. If you have amicably agreed to a custody arrangement where one parent has so much more time will a judge ask the other parent about the circumstances or why they aren’t fighting for more time?

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The judge isn’t going to care.  They see really, really bad things all the time.  A workaholic dad is not a big deal. [/quote]

He’s not a workaholic. He has to be at work at 5/6am which is the nature of his field and will never change, but he’s usually off by 3 and then spends several hours at the gym. Doesn’t work weekends or travel for work, ever.

He could be more helpful and actively chooses not to be.

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What about that difference makes you think a judge is going to care?  What do you want from the judge?  It sounds like you want the judge to officially rule you are the better parent/tell your ex he’s legally a bad dad.  Well that is never going to happen.[/quote]

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