Dear Prudence,
I am a divorced mom with legal custody of my children. Their father was abusive to me, with one incident that involved the children, but otherwise has been a decent father. He has visitation on Wednesday nights as well as every other weekend. I’m finally graduating college this year and am looking at graduate schools. Co-parenting is a farce in our situation as my ex-husband is a very difficult person. I grit my teeth and respond pleasantly most of the time. My question is whether or not it is fair of me to potentially move out-of-state with my children. Being that my ex is so difficult, extremely demanding, manipulative, and emotionally unstable, could it be for the best if I do move? Is it fair to my children?