In today’s crazy, mixed-up world, with companies going out of business and people losing their jobs, it is not uncommon for a parent to relocate for a job or choose to move elsewhere to provide their child with better educational opportunities.
However, for divorced parents, relocation with their child is not as easy as packing up and moving to another city or state. In order for the custodial parent to relocate a significant distance with his or her child, the parent must obtain either permission from the other parent or approval from the court.
If the relocation takes place, a family law attorney conducts a modification of existing child custody, visitation and support agreements and anything else necessary for this process.
The court’s decision is centered on the best interests of the child. The court considers the following factors before the decision is made:
- The reasons for the move
- The distance of the move
- The impact of the non-custodial parent’s visitation time
- The child’s relationship with the relocating parent
- Opportunities for the child in new location
Whether you are looking to move out of the area with your child or you are the parent who opposes such a move, it is important to ensure the protection of your parental rights.
Contact the Orange County family law offices of Amy M. Montes to discuss your child relocation concerns. Amy offers comprehensive legal representation to parents pursuing or opposing child relocation.
