[quote]You can move to another state, but you must establish residency (which is 3 months-1 year, depending on the state) before you can file. In the meantime, he can file in MI as soon as you move, and the kids will have to come back. [/quote]
not necessarily will the kids have to be returned. My ex helped me move out of MI w/ kids then tried to make me return before I had gotten residency established, he was unsuccessful.