Bucks County, Pennsylvania, Parental Relocation Lawyers
Considering a move that will impact your children is difficult for any parent. For divorced parents, the emotional aspects of this decision are compounded by the need to deal with legal obligations. If you are considering moving away or if your ex-spouse has expressed the intent to move away from the area with your children, we urge you to contact us right away.
Parental Relocation Requires Consent or Clear Benefit to the Children
As in many other family law issues, our Pennsylvania courts will prioritize the best interests of the child in making a decision on parental relocation. This means documenting an attractive job offer, an intent to remarry or other incentive favorable to the parent is not enough.
Without the consent of the other parent, a court order is necessary to relocate children — and building your case for parental relocation can be very challenging.
At The Law Offices of Jennifer Courtney & Associates, P.C., we have evaluated many parental relocation situations and helped numerous people gain favorable outcomes. We know from experience that the court will consider an array of factors, such as:
- Whether and how the move will benefit your children
- Any evidence that the reason for the move is a desire to frustrate the rights of the other parent through child removal
- The quality of schools at your intended destination, as well as proximity to other relatives and support resources
- Measures necessary to ensure the other parent can maintain contact and involvement with children
We are Skillful and Resourceful Negotiators
In evaluating your case, we will strive to understand all the issues and propose innovative ways to compromise — such as changes in the visitation arrangement that may benefit both parents. Our mission is to protect your all-important parental rights, whether you are the primary custodial parent attempting to move or the parent fighting to maintain access to your children.
As in all family law matters, our attorneys will take your situation seriously and provide honest, trustworthy counsel on your prospects for success and any risks you face. It is not uncommon for an attempt at parental relocation to lead to a child custody action, for example, or a petition for the modification of child support.
Parental relocation is possible, but it requires strong, detailed preparation and experienced counsel. Similarly, if you are facing a loss of access to your children, you need an attorney who will vigorously defend your rights. Please contact us today to discuss your unique situation.
