Often
referred to as "Parent Relocation", in essence the legal process
of one parent choosing to move beyond the 50 mile radius of most
child custody court orders actually refers to the relocation
of the child, or children as the primary residential parent
moves out of the designated zone of the court order.
A parenting plan which has been approved by the court and
specifies the existing court orders regarding explicit detailed
rights, responsibilities, logistical considerations, and
limitations concerning each divorced parent's access to the
children. Stipulations may or not exist in the court order which
allows some minor adjustments as needed if circumstances change
over a period of time.
When a parent who has primary custody of a child, or children,
chooses to move outside of the designated approved geographical
radius of the other parent the regular access and visitation
between the child and the non-custodial parent will be be
affected.
As a law firm providing experienced child relocation attorney
& lawyer legal services, assisting
Winter Haven, Lakeland, Bartow, and Polk County Florida
residents with
child relocation
legal issues, we are committed to protecting the legal rights of
each and every client, while always striving to provide the
highest standard of legal representation.
If you require the legal advice and representation regarding
child relocation or other family law issues,
make sure your legal rights are protected by seeking the legal
advice of an experienced
Winter Haven - Lakeland
child relocation attorney & lawyer.
Contact the office of
Shelley H. Shelton, P.A.,
at
(863) 298-0606 to schedule a confidential legal
consultation.
It is important to know that often times your ability to
relocate with the child, or children often hinges if the
non-custodial parent agrees to not contest the petition to
relocate, if they choose to contest the relocation, as well as
how hard they my fight to block the relocation of their
children.
While the relationship of the child with both parents is
important, the court will, first and foremost, consider what is
in the best interest of the child.
The court will consider a number of statutory factors in
determining if they should approve or disapprove allowing a
parent seeking to relocate out of the existing designated
geographical area or out of state with the child. Considering
various factors is essential in ensuring a parent does not move
without consideration of the overall best interests of his or
her children. Some of these factors factors include, but are not
limited to:
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Adherence with the current custody
parenting and visitation plan;
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The relationship between the child and
the non-moving parent;
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The financial
and emotional stability of the parents;
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Age of child,
or children;
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The ability to
modify the Parenting Plan and Timesharing plan;
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The amount of
time the non-moving parent has with the child.
For more information regarding the relocation of a
child, contact
Shelley H. Shelton, P.A.,
today by calling
(863) 298-0606.
Shelley H.
Shelton, P.A.,
aggressively defends the legal rights of those involved in
child relocation or other
family law disputes in
Winter Haven, Lakeland, Bartow, and the entire Polk
County Florida area.
If you require professional legal services regarding
Child Relocation or other Family Law issues, make sure your
legal rights are protected by seeking the legal
advice of an experienced
Winter Haven - Lakeland
Child Relocation Attorney
& Lawyer. Contact
Shelley H. Shelton, P.A.,
today by calling
(863) 298-0606.
