Relocation With a Child
One common source of friction amongst spouses or former spouses is the issue of relocation with a child. When a mother or father moves to a new state, new county or new school district, it affects the ability of the other parent to have parental access and visitation with minor children.
If you are involved in a relocation dispute with a current or former spouse, protect your rights by speaking with an experienced family law attorney. In the Central Texas area, you can find the reliable support you require at the Law Office of Janet McCullar. We represent spouses who are seeking to move to a new location and spouses who are seeking to oppose a relocation.
We handle all aspects of child custody and visitation that may arise during or after a divorce. To speak with an Austin divorce and family law attorney at our firm, call 512-371-6505 .
Texas Custody and Visitation Law
If you are involved in divorce proceedings and you wish to move to a new location with minor children, it is critical that you consult an attorney prior to your move. Under Texas law, people going through a divorce who wish to move to a new location may require court approval. Moving without a court order could send a negative message to the judge presiding in your case and could be detrimental to your interests in a child custody dispute.
If you are already divorced, your divorce decree may have specific provisions about your right to move to a new location. Even if your divorce does not speak to the issue of relocation, you may be in violation of Texas law if you move to a new location without prior court approval.
Will the Court Allow a Home Relocation?
When determining whether to grant the custodial parent's request to move to a new location, the court's paramount concern is the best interests of the minor children. In doing so, the court will ask if there is a legitimate reason for the move that is beneficial to the children.
If a custodial parent is moving to a new location to accept a job offer, for example, the court will weigh the advantage of increased financial security against any disadvantages associated with a move to a new location. If the court feels that a parent is moving solely to keep another parent from maintaining a meaningful relationship with minor children, the court may deny a move-away request. The court may deny the request to move, unless abuse or other valid considerations exist.
The best way to determine if you may have a basis to move or oppose a move by your spouse is to consult with an experienced divorce and family law attorney.
Contact a Central Texas Child Relocation Lawyer
To speak with Austin relocation dispute attorney Janet McCullar Vavra, call 512-371-6505 or contact us by e-mail.
