AR, you would think it should be that way, but it isn't. Most states have what they call "no fault" laws when dealing with divorces, so no matter what you did to create the seperation in the marriage, it doesn't matter. You might be crimanally liable in some instances, but as far as the divorce goes, tough shit.
I went through a child relocation case this last year and lost. My daughter now lives in Dallas and I live in KC. A few facts of the case: My X is 39 and on her fourth marriage (I was dumbass #2), drug my daughter through three different guys homes in eight years. I helped coach her various athletic teams, went to every parent/teacher conference, helped her with every school project and homework and bailed her mom and numerous financial situations. The judge told both attornies that the case was going to hinge on how active a father I was before the trial started. After the trial was over he sat on his perch and told me I was the best dad that ever walked into his courtroom, but he wasn't going to seperate the daughter from the mother after all the dirt was heard. She even admitted to sending me an email that stated that if she didn't win the court case, she would make sure that I would see my daughter the least amount of time as possible, no matter what my daughter wanted. The law clearly states that the proposed relocation must be made in good faith. I guess he has a different idea what good faith is. Our justice system is a fuhking joke, and after what this judge sentenced this moron in Chicago to, it only adds more support to my argument. Common sense has no place in our justice system unfortunately and when the judges make a ruling and don't pay any attention to what the law says, I just wonder why all the state lawmakers are wasting their time passing these laws. I could go on and on, but one thing I learned is that honesty doens't pay, and lie your ass off if it something that can't be proven. My X lied during the whole testimony, and that idiot bought every bit of it, even after my attorney shot it down. I got a notice the other day saying I might get selected for jury duty. I can't wait to go down there and let them know how I feel about our justice system. I think I will have a short stay. Good Luck