Relocation After Divorce
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.
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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
free case evaluation with our Dutchess County parental relocation attorneys today to get started.
