Can I move out of state with the kids?

Move-away cases are one of the most contested in family law. In CA the analysis depends heavily on the current custody arrangement: if you have sole physical custody, the burden is on the other parent to show the move harms the children (LaMusga / Burgess line of cases). If you share joint physical custody, it's a best-interest analysis from scratch. Either way the court looks at the reason for the move (a real job, not a maneuver), distance, the children's ties to the community, the existing visitation schedule, and whether you've been a 'friendly co-parent.' This is one of those decisions you do not want to file pro per — get a focused consult before you accept the job, not after.

Adding: if your current order doesn't address moves, build a proposed long-distance visitation plan BEFORE the hearing — extended summer block, school-break splits, video calls weekly, travel-cost allocation. Showing up with a thoughtful plan beats showing up arguing you should be allowed to move.