Even when both parents agree about the move, you still need to petition the court for the modification. An official request is mandatory in parental relocation cases. In addition, only a court can make changes to your court order. If you don’t get the order changed officially, you could be held in contempt of court.

If you need to move away, but your child’s other parent opposes it, you can seek a child custody modification from the court that will allow you to move. We can help you file a petition to show that the move will be in the best interests of your child, which is the standard the court will use when evaluating whether to grant your parental relocation request.

Likewise, if the other parent is planning to move against your wishes, we can represent you in opposing the move.

Our lawyers can also assist you with a child support modification to reflect changed conditions resulting from the move.

CHANGE OF SCHOOL DISTRICT

If one parent is considering moving to another school district, even if it is less than 100 miles away, it often sparks controversy. Although you do not automatically need court approval if the move is less than 100 miles, the nonmoving parent can ask the court to block the move because it could be disruptive for the child. The court will carefully evaluate if the move is in the child’s best interests, considering issues such as school continuity, school quality, opportunities for extracurricular activities, relationships with friends and teachers, and any potential for harm to the child’s relationship with the nonmoving parent.

Whether you are the parent who wants to move to the new school district or the parent who opposes it, we can help you present your best argument for what would be in your child’s best interests. Our goal is always to help you explore all available options and craft creative solutions that meet your needs and those of your children.