Family Law Firm for Child Relocation Cases in the Greenwich, New Canaan, & Fairfield, CT Areas
Relocation questions may come into play in divorce cases when it involves the children of divorce relocating with a parent to a new state. If parents are sharing custody following a divorce, one parent might object to the other parent moving with a child out of state. The move can be objected to, and court approval may be needed for a move to be made.
The burden of proof in these matters is on the parent who is seeking to move. There are three areas under the law that must be satisfied before a court will consider modifying a custody/visitation schedule. They are the following:
● There must be a legitimate reason for it: The move cannot be simply out of spite for the other parent. The reason could be for employment, a new relationship, or to bring the child closer to other family members.
● The proposed location must make sense when given the reason for it: For example, if you are taking a job 100 miles away, the court will often approve a relocation. However, this does not mean the court will let you then move 150 miles away from your current location.
● It must be in the child’s best interests: The court examines all aspects of the move, especially the child’s relationship with the parent without primary custody.
Our Child Custody Attorney Will Help You Understand the Court’s Reasoning
Please note that relocations aren’t always a zero-sum game. The court will do everything possible to find a solution that’s agreeable to both parents. As one example, if a move has been made for school purposes, one parent may end up with custody during the school year, while the other gets custody during the summer and school holidays.
Whether you wish to contest a move or seek approval for a move, Ferro, Battey & Eucalitto, LLC will be here to help you. Our experienced divorce attorneys can provide assistance in cases involving child relocation. We understand the laws in Connecticut surrounding child relocation and how the relocation would impact a custody order.
In child custody cases, the court has a duty to uphold the best interests in a child’s life. If, for some reason, the court feels a relocation would harm a child’s best interests, it may be compelled to deny the request for relocation. It may also object if the move is being made for impractical reasons, such as spite for the other spouse in a divorce, in which case a move out of town would make it more difficult for him or her to be involved in the child’s life. In this case, the court would likely not approve the relocation.
Our experienced divorce and child custody attorneys can provide assistance in cases involving child relocation. As a family law firm, we understand the laws surrounding child relocation throughout the Greenwich, New Canaan, and Fairfield, CT areas. Our child custody attorneys have years of experience with child relocation cases, which is why they will be able to help you understand how the relocation will impact the custody agreement.
Contact Our Child Custody Attorney for Help with a Relocation Case
For any questions about relocation in a child custody case, turn to the child custody attorneys at Ferro, Battey & Eucalitto, LLC for assistance. Our family law firm can represent you to secure the best result for yourself and your child. To book a consultation with a child custody attorney, contact our family law firm today!
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