Relocation Attorney

Do You Need to Relocate Farther Than Your Divorce Decree Allows?

It is common for divorce decrees to limit where the custodial parent may live. This is so the court may retain jurisdiction and the non-custodial parent may conveniently visit the child. Nevertheless there are times when the custodial parent needs to move to obtain a better job or other compelling reason. If the move is to another country, the move may well be resisted. If you are on either end of this matter, it is recommended that you contact a child custody lawyer skilled in relocation issues to defend your rights.

Relocation Factors

The guiding principle of law on relocation is the best interests of the child. It is of course to the advantage of the child for a parent to be able to make a better income. However removal to a place where it is hard for non-custodial parent to visit the child is not good. Ideally the parents can work out a compromise that takes into account all interests. If that does not work, the parent seeking to move needs to file a modification petition to change the child custody order to allow relocation. The court may agree to relocation if the advantages are compelling. The non-custodial parent may oppose the relocation or move to switch custody to him or herself. The court will weigh all factors and make a decision based on what it views as the child's best interest.

Experienced Relocation Attorney

We of the Law Offices of Brian D. Perskin are a skilled international law firm handling relocation issues, often to other countries. Our team is dedicated to providing you with friendly service and zealous advocacy. We understand that there is no one best solution for relocation cases and the circumstances for each are different. Hence, we are adept at energetic representation both ways. We invite you to communicate with a relocation attorney at the firm now for a case evaluation.

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