Child Relocation Attorney In Gastonia, North Carolina

For parents who share custody of their children, relocation can be complex after a divorce. The custody order has to be upheld, and relocating—to a different city, town, state or country—can interfere with the custody schedule. It’s very important to know what legal steps to take to do this correctly.

If you are looking for a child relocation lawyer in Gastonia, North Carolina, just get in touch with us here at The Law Office of Geoffrey A. Planer. Our family law attorneys have experience dating all the way back to 1974, so you can trust us to have deep legal knowledge. We also have Spanish language services. Give us a call today to set up your initial consultation.

What You Need To Know About Relocating With Your Children

The most important thing to know about moving away after divorce is that you may need to ask for a custody modification first. Don’t just move to another city with your children and assume you can address the legal side later. Doing so would be a violation of the court order and your ex’s rights – not to mention your children’s rights. You need to request the modification first.

In many cases, the court will then ask why you want to move so that you can demonstrate if it is in the child’s best interests. Many moveaways are. Factors the court may consider include:

• If you’ve been offered a new job that will give you a notable pay increase
• If you’ve been accepted into school so that you can further your education
• If you’re moving closer to extended family members who can provide support as you raise the children

Essentially, the court is just considering what will be best for both you and your children. They want to make sure that you aren’t moving specifically so that you can interfere with the custody schedule or attempt to keep your children away from your ex. But if you have a legitimate reason, then you can work to find a new child custody schedule.

After all, life changes. Parents often have custody for over a decade after a divorce. The court understands that modifications are necessary, but it’s vital that you take the correct steps to do so before moving.

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If you’d like to meet with a child custody lawyer, just give us a call at 704-885-1062 or use the online contact form to set up your initial consultation now.