Child Relocation: Is It in the Best Interest of Your Child?
It is important to craft the best possible child custody and visitation agreement at the time of the divorce or separation. These agreements do not have to be permanent, however. When there are compelling reasons, they can be changed by petitioning the court to grant a modification.
Child relocation is a frequent issue between parents after divorce. If you wish to move away from Portland our out of Oregon with your child — or if your ex-spouse has notified you the he or she wants to relocate — it is important to discuss the situation with a lawyer experienced in child relocation issues.
For a confidential consultation, contact the Law Offices of Stephen J. Bedor in Lake Oswego, Oregon.
The Legal Issues Involved in Child Relocation
If you wish to move more than 60 miles away, you must give notice to your child's other parent in writing and seek a modification of your child custody and visitation order.
The court will want to know:
- Is this relocation in the best interest of the child?
- Does the other parent agree to the proposed modification?
- Has there been a substantial change in your circumstances, such as the loss of a job, the offer of new employment or a remarriage?
"In a recent post-divorce case, the mother wanted to move to Arizona from Oregon with the kids. We represented the father, who didn't want to allow the relocation. The person who performed the custody evaluation, who was known and respected by the judge, recommended that the mother should be allowed to relocate with the children. We convinced the court that she got this one wrong. The kids are staying."
- Family law attorney Stephen J. Bedor
Parents who pack up their children and leave without giving proper notice to the child's other parent may be putting their custody or parenting time rights in jeopardy.
Don't take that risk. Contact the Law Offices of Stephen J. Bedor in Oswego, Oregon, for experienced legal advice and representation. Family law attorney Stephen J. Bedor has been helping clients in the Portland area with child relocation issues for more than 25 years.
We have the knowledge and legal skill to assist you whether you want to relocate or you need to prevent your ex-spouse from relocating with your child. We can also assist with post-judgment modifications to child support, spousal support, child custody and visitation (parenting time) orders.
