Washington State Custody Relocation Attorney
Often in our lives we must make sacrifices for the good of our families. Sometimes that includes relocating for employment or education. Relocating can be a complex and emotional issue, especially when child custody orders are involved.
Custodial parents wishing to relocate must petition the court for permission to do so. Whether the move takes you across state lines, out of the children's current school district or a considerable distance from the other parent, permission must be obtained from the court.
If you wish to discuss relocation or wish to contest a relocation of your children, please contact us by e-mail or call 425-212-1970.
Helping You Make Difficult Decisions
Custodial parents interested in relocating are given the chance to plead their case before a judge. The judge then approves or denies the petition for relocation.
We offer guidance throughout the child custody relocation process, informing our clients on their rights in each situation. Custodial parents must petition the court in order to relocate while non-custodial parents may move at their leisure.
During the child custody relocation process, it is important to be aware of your rights and to have all pertinent information made available to the court examining your petition. Should the court ask for further information, our lawyers will assist you in obtaining all required documents in order to expedite your request for permission to move.
Is Relocation Guaranteed?
Even with full custody, you are not automatically guaranteed the right to relocate. The court examines the situations of each party, taking into account the parenting plan and visitation rights of the non-custodial parent. Always, the best interest of the children is the primary consideration.
Non-custodial parents may fight the child custody relocation process, fighting for the right to custody to maintain their relationship with their children. It is important to be well prepared before heading to court, and to understand that each parent has a vested interest in the well-being of their children. Situations in which the petition to relocate is denied may result in a change of custody.
We can help you determine if temporary relocations of the children will be permitted while awaiting a final decision.
It is important to be aware of your rights as either a custodial or non-custodial parent. To discuss your relocation case, contact us by e-mail or call 425-212-1970.
Jack D. Clark, P.C.
3014 Hoyt Ave
Everett, WA 98201
Telephone: 425-212-1970 | Toll Free: 866-929-3161 | Fax: 425-388-9999
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