When Parental Relocation Impacts Divorce Settlement Agreements

When a divorced custodial parent decides to move to a new location outside New Jersey, that decision can have a powerful impact on the child’s relationship with a noncustodial parent.

Are you requesting or contesting a divorced co-parent’s choice to relocate, affecting parenting time currently and in the future?

The representation you need in South Jersey is waiting for you right now — at Mullen Law, LLC in Cherry Hill.

For more than 30 years, our firm has smoothly guided clients just like you through the post-judgment legal system. We listen closely to your side of the story, gather all facts, work hard toward an outcome that benefits both parents and promotes the best interests of the child”.

Practical Legal Advice – Trusted, Effective Representation When Parental Relocation Becomes An Issue

A parent seeking to remove a child must show a good faith reason to modify a child custody and visitation arrangement to allow for relocation, if the move will impact the parenting time of a noncustodial parent. Conversely, a noncustodial parent may oppose the relocation if the move means that access to the child will be dramatically impaired.

The ability of parents to continue to co-parent a child after a divorce or a custody order is of vital interest in many custody disputes. Our family lawyers strive to keep both parents in their children’s lives. We can suggest a number of creative strategies that maintain parents’ roles in a child’s upbringing.

Has a job transfer or military transfer caused you to pursue an out-of-state relocation with your child or children? Do you suspect that relocation is being used to keep you away from your child? You need to speak with someone — and we are ready to listen. Contact us today in Camden County to secure a initial consultation. Call 856-375-1136 or send an email message.