After parents divorce, their financial or other circumstances may change over the months or years following the divorce. When the financial or living situation change substantially, they may want to pursue a modification to the divorce orders for child and spousal support or parenting time and responsibility. Typically, the court will not entertain changes to…Read More
When Divorced Parents Disagree on Child Relocation
Following a divorce one parent may want to relocate with the children to take a job opportunity in another state or move so that they can be closer to extended family. If you share parenting responsibility and parenting time with your ex-spouse, you may be in for an uphill legal battle unless he or she…Read More
Child Relocation & Child Custody
Following a divorce, some parents may want to relocate to another location and begin anew. They may have a new significant other, a new job or just want to be closer to extended family. As of 2016, if you are planning to move, you may need the blessing of the other parent if you plan…Read More
Can I Move Out of State With my Child Following Divorce?
Relocating to Another State with a Custodial Child The Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) establishes the court that has the legal right to make decisions regarding a custody matter. If you are considering a move to another state, your child’s ‘home state’ will have the sole jurisdiction to determine child custody provisions…Read More
