Changing Custody Agreements for Parental Relocation

Are you considering relocation, but have primary custody of your children? If so, you will have to seek the court's approval before moving.

When you ask a judge to alter the provisions of your child custody agreement, you will need to provide significant reasons as to why you need your agreement to be changed. In the case of relocation, a judge can be more reluctant to change your agreement since the best interests of the child will be held above your own. However, if you are changing jobs for a better position or are unable to live in your current home due to a change in finances, a judge may consider approving your relocation.

In some cases, the court will approve relocation with sufficient reason to do so. However, you will need to tell the court how often you will allow your child to see his/her other parent and how you will work to make sure relationships are allowed to continue. Keep in mind, a change of address could mean that you take the burden of transporting your child back and forth between locations if necessary.

Do you have questions pertaining to parental relocation in California?  If so, contact the Law Offices of Michael Young to get answers from a Riverside family law attorney who has worked on prior relocation cases.