When One Parent Wants to Move Away …
When a single or divorced parent with a joint child custody arrangement wants to move away, the child's best interests may override the parent's presumed freedom of mobility.
At David J. Benoun & Jack Benoun, Attorneys at Law, our lawyers provide highly experienced, diligent and dedicated representation when faced with such a dilemma. Whether you want to move away or the other parent of your child wishes to move, we can help you enforce your rights. To schedule a free consultation, call 510-371-0979 or contact us online.
You May Have Valid Reasons to Move Away. Many life circumstances can make it necessary or desirable to relocate. People remarry, get a new job or just want to move to a different neighborhood for financial reasons. Whether you or your spouse wishes to move away, the court will put the child's best interests first.
Considering the Child's Best Interest
Before approving or denying a motion to move away, the court will first want to determine how the move will impact the child. Will the child thrive in the new location? Or will it be detrimental to his or her development? These questions are often open to debate, and an experienced attorney can help you make your case convincingly to the judge.
Attorney David J. Benoun is a former teacher who understands child development and is highly attuned to the best interests of children. He has experience with move-away cases. He can represent your interests and help you deal with any child custody and support issues that may arise.
Many times, a dispute over one parent's desire to move away can be resolved through mediation. If the parents are willing, mediation is often a faster, less expensive, less stressful and more satisfactory way of settling disputes. Learn more about mediation here.
If you would like to schedule a free consultation with a lawyer at our firm, call 510-371-0979 or contact us online.
