Move-aways

Raising a child is difficult in the best of times. These days it can be hard to know what to do and how to best support your child. But it is made even harder if you are separated from the other parent and there is contention in the relationship. One of the most distressing fears that separate parents have is what to do if the other parent tries to abscond with your child. Thankfully there are laws in place that will help you to fight back and keep your child…

A family break-up through a divorce is not easy for most parents. In such cases, it usually results in disagreements on how the children should be raised. One area that is particularly difficult for most parents is relocating with children after divorce. Relocating can have huge implications for the children and the parent left behind. There are many reasons why this happens. Most people usually relocate to areas where there are close to family and a support network that was there before they got married. In this article, our Orange…

Move-away lawyers know that issues arise when a parent has sole or joint custody of a child and wants to move far away, interfering with current custody and visitation provisions. Whether the move is to the other side of the same county, or to another state, court permission may be required. Move-away cases aren't about whether a custodial parent can move away, but rather about whether they can move away with the parties' children. The courts can't refuse to allow a parent to move, but they can refuse to allow…

Move-away issues ordinarily arise in a divorce or parentage case after a child custody order has been entered, and the custodial parent seeks the court's permission to relocate with the children to another area. California law is well established that if a move-away order is sought in an initial child custody proceeding, the court is required to base its decision on the best interests of the children. It is always best to have a move away attorney on your side in order to have sound legal representation and documents to…