If my military obligation is out of state, can I compell my spouse to move after divorce?
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If my military obligation is out of state, can I compell my spouse to move after divorce?
My wife and I married while I was attending medical school 9 years ago. We accepted a military scholarship to pay for school understanding that I would be relocated after completing residency. We moved to after I “matched” into a 7 year long neurosurgery residency. We have no family ties were we are. My wife was never able to find work in her career field because she gave birth to our 2 sons. My residency is ending at the same time as my marriage. My wife wants me to just leave with the Air Force while she stays here.. I want better access to my children. We never planned on staying because I do not have that option. She refuses to relocate to my future location despite my offer of full financial support.Â
Asked on April 5, 2012 under Family Law, Michigan
Answers:
Alan Pransky / Law Office of Alan J Pransky
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
You can not compell your spouse to move. A court may award custody and encourage a spouse to move. However, if a court required a spouse to move, it could be considered involuntary servitude.
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