Riverside Divorce Lawyer: Relocations

Move-Away Cases in Riverside Divorce

There are many different factors which might cause a person to have to move. Normally, attorneys and the family court would not need to be involved, but if you and your former spouse share joint custody of your children or visitation rights, a move outside of your county or general area will be considered a substantial change in circumstances . T he court will have to review your child custody agreement to determine whether to approve the move or to require a modification to the agreement. The court is always guided by considerations of what is in the child's best interests, and with skilled argumentation it is often possible to sway the decision in your favor. A child who is sufficiently mature may have a say in whether or not to accompan y you on your move. If you are moving out of state, your spouse may be awarded summer and holiday custody, or, physical custody may switch and you will only have your child for summer and holidays.

A seasoned Riverside divorce lawyer can assist you with obtaining a legal modification to the court order in response to your new circumstances. Any verbal agreements you make with your ex-spouse are not legally binding, and failure to abide by the custody agreement issued by the judge can result in a charge of contempt of court. It is often possible to negotiate a new agreement through mediation, but if you and the other parent cannot agree, the court will intervene. Factors that the judge will consider when modifying the custody agreement include:

• The age of the child
• The relationship of the child with each parent
• The economic circumstances of each parent
• The location of the new residence
• The reasons for relocating
• The circumstances of custody prior to the relocation

Divorce Attorney in Riverside

At Hanson, Gorian & Bradford, we will fight aggressively to protect your rights to see your children. Whether you have custody and are attempting to move, or if you need to prevent a relocation of your children, we will investigate every aspect of your case to determine the most effective angle for defending your ability to have a full and meaningful relationship with your children.

Contact a Riverside divorce lawyer for legal advice and representation with the issue of parental relocation.