Hard to answer without more info.


How involved with him are you now? You said she has full custody?


Are you starting school from scratch or do you have like 3 years completed already?


Is it plausible to spend a weekend a month with your son?


How is your relationship with his mother? Will she support this? He will pick up on her feelings towards you doing this. If everyone is on the same page it will make the whole situation much easier.


If you're not around, does he have a decent father figure involved in his life?


I do agree with the folks saying you only get so many years with a young child, but I also think it's not just as simple as stay near him no matter what. If you believe this will lead you to be a happier or more stable father for your son, I think it should be considered. Especially if you can maintain some kind of regular (albeit diminished) relationship with him for the duration.


If you decide to do it, make it worth it and follow through.

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