moving away

[Magicmayhem]

I'm separated, (soon to divorced) from exh, I have met a wonderful new man and plan to marry him next year. This means moving nearer to where he lives, Its not written in stone yet but I need to start thinking about things...
Do I need my ex's permission to move away?
our kids will be 16 and 14.

I've also posted this on legal but not got any response there.

Lol so much so that I can't spell having, apparently

HFL,

I think your experience is clouding your judgement.

To the OP. I have been in a very similar position, except my DS was a lot younger (7) and I was moving abroad and therefore needed a court application to remove my son from the jurisdiction.

Firstly discuss it with your children. They are old enough to make their own decisions on this and a court (if it goes that way) will take their views into consideration because of their age.

If they are in agreeance then I would talk to your ex about it. Even if he is the most unreasonable person in the world (my ex is) you need to try and have a reasonable conversation. If that fails write a reasonable letter explaining your intention in good time prior to your intended move.

He HAS to move to block your move to stop you, so unless you get a letter from a solicitor prior to your move you can go ahead.

Whatever happens, good luck. You are entitled to a life, and so are your children entitled to one with you.

Me xx