Make Legal Arrangements Before Attempting Parental Relocation
Posted on Dec 23, 2010 5:25pm PST
Even if you are the non-custodial parent, any time that you move away from
your child, especially out of state, it is advisable to either get or
keep an attorney on retainer. Why? There are several items that can influence
your relationship with your ex-spouse and children that are a result of
parental relocation.
First, if you are leaving the state for a different job, it could affect
your spousal and
child support payments, especially if you have been offered a more financially-sound
job. Secondly, your decision to move away could affect your
visitation rights. If you do have partial or
joint custody of your children, you may be required to send them to live with your former
partner/spouse for certain periods of time, like summer or winter holidays.
No matter what your reason for moving away is, it will definitely impact
the legal and financial relationship between you, your former spouse,
and your children together. It is best to discuss and make any legal arrangements
before your move to avoid any complications later on down the road. You
also want to ensure that you are in compliance with all of your divorce
settlements.
Have questions pertaining to
parental relocation? Take the time to
contact our firm and speak with a
Jacksonville family lawyer.