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Child Custody Relocation

Child custody relocation can be a very sensitive issue. Many co-parents misinterpret this issue to have malicious intent but this is typically not the case. Most custodial parents choose to move to pursue a better job, be closer with their family, or just start a new life in a new place. In any case, child custody relocation should not be taken lightly.

How to handle child custody relocation

Many family courts also require co-parents to address the issue of child custody relocation in their parenting plan or custody agreement. Always remember to check back with your current custody agreement to make sure that you abide by any rules that you have set regarding child custody relocation. For instance, you and your co-parent may have agreed to implement a 90 day notice policy before either co-parent decides to follow through with child custody relocation. The agreements that have been made in your child custody agreement are legally binding, meaning that if you fail to abide by any rule or regulation that is documented in the agreement you may face going back to court or further impact.

Often times there are predetermined ways that child custody relocation is to be handled depending on the state that you live in. These regulations are in addition to the ones that you and your co-parent have already laid out in your child custody agreement. These rules and regulations often vary by state so it is extremely important that you and your co-parent become familiar with the ones implemented in your state. These rules and regulations can sometimes affect the allowed distance of the move, whether or not the other co-parent must consent to the move, or the amount of notice that must be given to your co-parent and also the court.

Defending your child custody relocation

In any case it is extremely important that the reasons for child custody relocation have appropriate intentions. If child custody relocation does not have the best interest of the child in mind then possible child custody relocation should not even be in question.

Even if child custody relocation is in the best interest of your child, your co-parent may still have the opportunity to oppose the relocation. By doing so, you may have to undergo a custody evaluation in which you will plead your case for relocation to the court. At this point, a judge will determine if child custody relocation is appropriate for your situation.

Is child custody relocation really necessary?

This is a question that you have to seriously ask yourself before attempting to relocation yourself and your child. The effect that child custody relocation can have on your co-parent, your family, and many others can be great. It is important to sit down and talk with your child and other family members to assess any possible outcome that can result from your child custody relocation.

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