Relocation After Divorce
After a divorce involving children, moving from one state to another becomes much more complicated. Many of my DuPage County clients are surprised to find that interstate relocation, especially if it involves child relocation, requires court authorization.
I can help with your post-divorce child relocation issues. I am an Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois, attorney serving DuPage County. When you are looking at the possibility of moving after a divorce, I will work to settle the issues with the other party and finalize an order with the court quickly and professionally. My goal is to find solutions that are equitable for everyone, minimizing the need for a lengthy court battle.
Justifying Relocation
Relocation may become necessary for a variety of reasons. Sometimes custodial parents want children to move away with them, or non-custodial parents want to move away themselves. But courts generally want to retain jurisdiction over a divorce case, in part because courts want to keep families from being torn apart by child removal.
Generally, the following guidelines apply to relocation after a divorce:
- Individually, you can move anywhere in the state without court approval.
- Moving anywhere out of the state requires a petition to the court.
- The court places a particularly high burden on a parent who wants to move to another state; only circumstances like job changes and family emergencies are generally recognized. Regardless of whether the child relocates with the moving parent, the move must be in the best interests of the child.
Personalized Service
I personally care about all of my clients. When you work with me, you are never left wondering about the status of your case. I tailor my services to meet your needs, and I love what I do.
Quick Settlements
I excel at getting equitable settlements to help you avoid the combative courtroom environment. My DuPage County clients really appreciate my ability as a lawyer to help them avoid a lengthy conflict and get on with their lives.
Call my Oakbrook Terrace office at 630-873-3559 or send me an e-mail for a free initial consultation.
