Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey

KIds want Less Time WIth Dad

I am the primary residential parent of our two children, ages 12 1/2 & 9 1/2. When we divorced the kids were 8 & 5. Their dad has 12 overnights a month. The problem is he lives 45 minutes away (same as when we divorced - no change there). The change is the fact that as the children have gotten older, they don't want to go as often to their dad's. Due to the distance, they are unable to see their friends when with him, they ahve to commute 45 minutes to school, etc. It is really difficult on them as they are getting older and more involved with friends, school, etc. I ahve tried to speak with him, even mentioned more than once that h emay want to move closer to the kids in order to continue with his subsantial parenting time, and he shut that conversation right down. In fact, he recently purchased a home in the town he's been living in, so clearly has no intention of moving closer to the kids. What are my options, and chances for success. My 12 year old daughter is very articulate & well-spoken; i think she would come off very well if needed to speak to the court. It is getting to the point that she resents her dad alot for being forced to go and ''not having any Say in her schedule'' (her words).

Thank you.

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