Marietta, Georgia, Parental Relocation Attorney
Parental relocation is increasingly common with jobs and remarriage moving parents across state lines. The decision to move a child out of state can seriously impact the relationship that child has with the parent left behind and can disrupt school life, friendships, other relatives and community. However, a parental relocation for a new job may also improve the child’s standard of living or provide the child with opportunities otherwise unavailable in their current location. In any parental relocation case, the courts will consider the best interests of a child when addressing relocation of the child.
When you are seeking to relocate or prevent the relocation of your child, we will prepare a compelling case for your child’s best interests. Contact us to protect your rights in a child relocation matter.
At Gentry, Smith, Dettmering, Morgan & Schnatmeier, LLP we have significant experience representing parents seeking to relocate as well as parents seeking to prevent the relocation of a child. Parental relocation cases turn on the best interests of the child so it is important that your attorney is experienced in this area of the law.
Demonstrating your child’s best interests
Our attorneys will begin an immediate investigation to identify your reasons for wanting to move a child out of state, including job opportunities, a better school system, or remarriage. If you are seeking to prevent relocation we will help you to demonstrate that your child’s best interests are better served by keeping the child where he or she is. We will consult with witnesses and professional experts, and collect all necessary evidence to articulate your child’s needs in court.
Divorce and parental relocation
It is not uncommon for a relocation to cause a divorce. If one spouse gets a job offer out-of-state and the other is already unhappy with the marriage, they may decide to divorce instead of moving out of state. We represent individuals seeking to relocate as well as those seeking to prevent the relocation of a child in divorce and child custody and visitation proceedings.
Interstate visitation
If a court approves relocation of the child, you may have to address other issues such as interstate visitation. Our attorneys can help you assert your rights and your child’s best interests to ensure that the visitation schedule is workable.
Modifications
Parental relocation will often require the modification of an existing custody order. If you have an existing custody order, we can help you prepare your case so that a modification of the custody order is demonstrated to be in your child’s best interests. We can also help you defend against a modification of an existing order.
Contact Gentry, Smith, Dettmering, Morgan & Schnatmeier, LLP today for a free consultation with an experienced Marietta, Georgia, lawyer. Our attorneys are experienced in parental relocation, move-aways, and legal custody.
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