Glen Burnie Relocation Attorney

Child Relocation after a Divorce

In the years after you finalize your divorce, you may encounter situations which require you to move to another part of Maryland or out of state, such as remarriage or job transfers. If you have children with your ex-spouse, you are most likely subject to a child custody agreement issued by the judge who presided over your case. Whether you have primary custody, shared custody or child visitation rights, state law places restrictions on when and under what circumstances you can relocate with your children.

You must alert the other parent within 45 days of your intended move date, or you may be charged with a violation of your custody agreement. Even when you make a timely notification, your move may be challenged and it is important to have the assistance of an aggressive Glen Burnie divorce attorney to protect your rights. Questions which will be considered if you have to go to court over relocation include:

• How often the non-custodial parent visits the children
• Whether the other parent has made full use of the existing availability of access to the children
• To what degree your move will benefit the well-being of the children, due to higher pay for you or your new spouse, proximity to extended family and educational opportunities

If you prepare yourself to resolve the legal issues of relocation, you are more likely to have your request approved when you petition the court for a child custody modification. Failure to take action can result in you to being forced to stay where you are or have custody reassigned to your ex-spouse.

Divorce Lawyer Serving Anne Arundel County

At Ward Pratz & Associates, P.A., we have extensive knowledge of family law and we have represented many parents who needed to relocate. We also work with clients who want to challenge the move so that they can keep their children nearby. Whatever your needs, we will work diligently to protect your rights after your divorce and serve the best interests of you and your children.

Contact a Glen Burnie relocation attorney if you need effective legal representation in the matter of a move away.