Parental Relocation
Twin Cities Family Law Attorney Handling Parental Relocation Cases
When a parent who shares child custody needs to move a considerable distance away, the other parent's rights are affected. Unless both parents agree to the move, the moving parent needs permission from the court.
Whether you need to move or your child's other parent is proposing to do so, we can help you protect your rights and your children's best interests. At the Barbosa Law Office, LLC, we handle parental relocation cases for parents in either situation. For compassionate, strategic representation, contact us and schedule a free consultation with a lawyer.
Advocating for People Who Need to Move Away With Their Children
If you have sole or joint physical custody of your children and would like to relocate, you will need to demonstrate to the court that moving your children is in their best interest. You may want to move for personal or professional reasons. Perhaps you feel the children would do better in a different environment. Whatever the case, having an attorney represent your interests can help.
Courts consider 13 "best interest" factors and seek recommendations from a guardian ad litem when determining whether a move away is in the child's best interest. As your family law attorney, Beth Barbosa will help you collect the information that the court needs to make its decision, such as information about our child's future school district and the posititve changes you expect in your finances and living environment. Ms. Barbosa will use that information to present a persuasive argument and advocate for your interests.
Protecting Your Parental Rights When Your Child's Other Parent Is Moving
Having your children move away from you can be devastating. We understand that you need to preserve your relationship with your children, and we can help.
No matter who has primary physical custody, Minnesota courts value the contributions of both parents in parenting. Your divorce decree or child custody order may not spefically address parental relocation. Unless there is a specific agreement or rules laid out in that order, courts consider whether a parent's relocation is in the affirmative best interests of the child.
That means that the parent who is moving must demonstrate that the children will actually benefit from the move. In many cases that is difficult to prove, particularly when the move away will decrease the time they can spend with a loving parent.
We will investigate and challenge the reasons your child's other parent is giving in his or her parental relocation request. We will prepare evidence and make a persuasive argument on your behalf.
If the parental relocation request is granted, we will work hard to ensure that your child custody, visitation and child support orders are revised to maximize your time with your children and to account for any additional expenses.
Contact Barbosa Law Office, LLC for a free consultation with an experienced lawyer in Bloomington, Minnesota. Call us now at 952-888-2787 for immediate assistance. Free consultations - Flat fee for uncontested divorce paperwork assistance - Credit cards accepted Barbosa Law Office, LLC
2626 East 82nd Street, Suite 380
Bloomington, MN 55425
Phone: 952-888-2787