Dutchess County Relocation Lawyer
Move-Away Cases & Modifying Custody Orders
Life can come at you from any number of angles and at any time, no matter how prepared you might be. After finalizing your divorce and settling important child custody and visitation agreements, you could learn that you or your ex-spouse needs to move away and relocate, complicating matters all over again. For the trusted guidance you need to solve this new problem as efficiently as possible, contact our Dutchess County move-away lawyers from the Law Office of Dennis R. Vetrano, Jr., LLC.
Why do so many people turn to our firm for support?
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- 2015 Avvo Client’s Choice Award for Family Law
- Total focus on family law – no distractions
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We treat our clients like family. How else would it be for a law firm dedicated to family law? Call 845.605.4330 today to see the difference we can make for you and your case.
Relocation Rules in New York
Relocation is technically a roundabout way to modify child custody agreements. No matter how it concludes, one spouse will be seeing the child more often and the other spouse will experience less parenting time than before. Due to the serious impacts relocation can have on a family, including the child’s life and well-being, New York State courts will only permit relocation under certain circumstances.
If the relocating parent has primary custody, they will need to show the court their relocation is for necessary reasons, such as:
- Gainful employment opportunity
- Safety reasons or concerns
- Treating an illness (“fresh air prescription”)
- Starting a new business
Even when an important qualification is met, the child will only be relocated if the arrangement benefits them. If a child has made strong ties to other children within their community, or would be significantly upset due to spending less time with their noncustodial parent, the relocation could be denied. Divorce rules, including relocation, often come down to what is in the child’s own best interests.
Time is of the Essence – Contact Us Today
If you know that you or your ex-spouse needs to relocate, you must act quickly to start formulating your argument one way or the other. A lack of preparation could be tantamount to handing the decision completely to your ex, who likely will not do what is right for you. Set up your case evaluation with our Dutchess County parental relocation attorneys today to get started.
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"Unfortunately some of the hardest times in our lives we need an attorney to help guide us through such emotional and uncertain and scary period"Unfortunately some of the hardest times in our lives we need an attorney to help guide us through such emotional and uncertain and scary period. Choosing the best attorney can take away some of the fear and anxiety Dennis and his absolutely amazing team have held my hand and calmed my nerves on more than one occasion Stacey is always on the other end of the phone to reassure me that it is a process and it will be ok.I have found such comfort in Dennis his knowledge and strong confidence that he and his team have it all under control allows me to focus on myself and my children while they handle my case. I highly recommend this firm!- Jennifer Garofolo
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I am extremely thankful for having received the best representation from my attorney Kristen D. Farris for a temporary order of protection case against my soon to be ex-husband. Everything went so smooth with her amazing expertise and professionalism. In the court, she took charge right away and everything was just so well. I was so relieved! The outcome of the case was perfect and the case settled without any issues. I had no chance to stress! Finally, the office staff was so friendly and the communication, which was mostly through e-mail, was perfect. I am looking forward to working with Kristen with the next steps of getting a divorce. God answered my prayer when I asked for a great attorney :) I was so nervous but thankfully everything went so well!!!
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Kristen and Erika were wonderful to work with. Very professional, yet compassionate. They thoroughly explained everything in understandable terms. Both Kristen and Erika were prompt in all communications and kept me informed throughout.
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Tough, gracious, generous, and committed describe Kristen’s qualities as my attorney. And much thanks to the paralegal team as well. Their combined experience provided prompt support whenever I had any questions and helped talk me through my situation and to provide clarity. I can’t thank Kristen and her team enough for the all hard work and kindness through the process.
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"I am so thankful I found this law office to handle my divorce. Kristen was a pleasure to deal with and handled my divorce flawlessly. Communication was always very fast, and always very clear."
I am so thankful I found this law office to handle my divorce. Kristen was a pleasure to deal with and handled my divorce flawlessly. Communication was always very fast, and always very clear. I highly recommend! Couldn’t have been handled better. Thank you.
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"The guidance and knowledge they provided was immeasurable."I am so grateful for the wonderful team that assisted me through one of the most difficult times of my life. The guidance and knowledge they provided was immeasurable.- Jessica Conklin
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"I am happy to recommend DRV Law and Kristen F. specifically. As a father divorcing an intractable and vengeful spouse, I was terrified of how the court would treat a father vs a mother, as well as of how my ex could muddy and delay the process."I am happy to recommend DRV Law and Kristen F. specifically. As a father divorcing an intractable and vengeful spouse, I was terrified of how the court would treat a father vs a mother, as well as of how my ex could muddy and delay the process. And all in the midst of a pandemic that made everything more complicated. Kristen and her team’s legal advice was consistently spot on, the office’s communication was regular and helpful, and their billing was fair and understandable. You won’t be disappointed in them!- A.B.