Relocation & Move Away

Ventura Lawyer Handling Relocation and Move Away Cases

After a child custody and visitation issue has been decided, court orders detail how custody is to be shared between the parents and must be followed. However, if a parent experiences a significant change of circumstances, or wishes to relocate after a divorce, and needs to move out-of-state with the child, a modification to the child custody order that reflects the move away must be obtained.

At Smith & Nowlin in Ventura, California, our firm is experienced in handling relocation and move away issues for clients relocating after a divorce or who are relocating for any other reason. We help our clients obtain the modification of any existing family court orders pertaining to child custody. Relocation, move away and modification issues are complex and difficult to decide, even for the court. You want an attorney with experience with move aways who can craft the best possible argument for your case.

To learn more about how we represent clients in relocation and move away matters, contact us at 805-256-7488.

Relocating after a divorce or for another reason may be court-approved in several situations, including:

• The custodial parent obtains a new job out-of-state and needs to move to support the child
• The custodial parent remarries and is moving out-of-state with the new spouse

If you are planning to relocate after a divorce, it is essential that you contact our office as soon as possible. The process may take time, so having our firm advising you from the beginning allows us to ensure your motion to modify the custody order is completed as efficiently as possible. We also represent the interests of clients who are attempting to stop another parent from removing the child in a move away.

If you may relocate after a divorce or are considering moving away with your child, contact us at 805-256-7488 to schedule an appointment. During that time, you can have your case assessed by an experienced family law attorney at our firm.