Can I move out of the area after a split?

[Take33]

relationship is ending after 10 years. We have 2 children together and I have one from a previous relationship.
I was very unhappy in the relationship. I was invisible, ignored and very much taken for granted. I cracked and kissed another man. I confessed all and subsequently this ended our farce of a relationship.
I’m now faced with moving out of our home. Everything is in his name.
My question is this, if I want to move approximately 40-50mins away, can I do so? He’s threatening to take me to court to apply for full custody!
I want a new start. The area we live in isn’t that nice. We have a caravan(which I’ll have to sell-i own that) in the area I’d like to move to and I don’t want the children to lose out on spending time in the countryside. It’s a much better life for them

50 mins isn't that far, I'd do it.

That’s what I said!! Ive said he can have them every weekend if he wants. He’s not happy with that. I said I’m happy to fit in with whatever he wants

Would it involve changing their schools? He can go to court to try and stop you moving although it’s unlikely to be successful when it’s such a short distance away.
I wouldn’t be changing their schools though if they’re already experiencing parents separating and moving house

Yes they’d be going to a small ish village school
I agree it will be a lot. But I plan to make the transition as smooth and fun as I possibly can for them

A fresh start will be good, best of luck!

Aw thank you. I’ve really got my heart set on this. I hope it works out for us.

You need some legal advice. I am in Aus so obviously different but here you would need both parents' agreement if a move involved a change of schools because both parents need to sign the enrolment forms. Make sure you don't put yourself in a situation where your ex can argue that living with him gives the children more stability. Good luck x