Divorce Library--13 Relocation & Child Custody

Relocation & Child Custody

If one of the parents wants to relocate and live in another area with the child, then that parent must prove to the court that it’s in the child’s best interest to do so. To determine if it’s in the child’s best interest to relocate, the court must consider the following 10 factors and put more importance on the factors that have to do with the child’s safety:

(1) The nature, quality, extent of involvement and duration of the child’s relationship with the party proposing to relocate and with the nonrelocating party, siblings and other significant persons in the child’s life.

(2) The age, developmental stage, needs of the child and the likely impact the relocation will have on the child’s physical, educational and emotional development, taking into consideration any special needs of the child.

(3) The feasibility of preserving the relationship between the nonrelocating party and the child through suitable custody arrangements, considering the logistics and financial circumstances of the parties.

(4) The child’s preference, taking into consideration the age and maturity of the child.

(5) Whether there is an established pattern of conduct of either party to promote or thwart the relationship of the child and the other party.

(6) Whether the relocation will enhance the general quality of life for the party seeking the relocation, including, but not limited to, financial or emotional benefit or educational opportunity.

(7) Whether the relocation will enhance the general quality of life for the child, including, but not limited to, financial or emotional benefit or educational opportunity.

(8) The reasons and motivation of each party for seeking or opposing the relocation.

(9) The present and past abuse committed by a party or member of the party’s household and whether there is a continued risk of harm to the child or an abused party.

(10) Any other factor affecting the best interest of the child.

There are a lot of procedural rules that you have to follow when asking to court to allow you to relocate to a new location with your child so it is important that you follow those procedures so there are not any problems.

Sound complicated? Only because it is. And that’s why you need a good lawyer to handle your case.

Want Peace of Mind and a Complete Evaluation of Your Case?

Call (610) 347-5683 NOW or Click HERE to Schedule a Consultation with Chester County Pennsylvania Divorce & Family Law Attorney, Michaelangelo L. Dippolito. Click HERE to see the attorney’s background.

Not Ready to Speak to an Attorney Yet? No Problem.

Get this FREE Book and Consumer Protection Guide, Divorce & Family Law in Pennsylvania, A Consumer Protection Guide on What You Need to Know to Protect Your Legal Rights. Here’s Some of What’s in the FREE Book and Consumer Protection Guide:

Critical 5 Step Process to Divorce in Pennsylvania
“Cooperating” with The Other Side Can Cost you Time and Money
What You Need to Know About the Cost of Your Divorce
Arming Yourself with Knowledge is the First Step to a New Beginning

Click to get your Free Book

Still Not Ready and Want to Learn More Before You Move Forward? No Problem.

Click HERE for more information on Divorce and Family Law in Pennsylvania, and remember, we’re just a phone call away at (610) 347-5683.

5 Star Rated Attorney

Our Client Reviews

"Mike was great to work with! He was thorough and he made sure I knew he was there to answer any questions and concerns I had. He made the situation we were dealing with very easy and handled it in a very timely manner. I would highly recommend Mike to anyone"

Leigh

"Very responsive to inquiries and innovative in use of services to keep all file documentation and file notes for secure and ready use by clients."

John

"I have known Mike Dippolito for 35 years; however, If he didn’t do an exceptional job representing me as a lawyer, I wouldn’t post this review. I hired Mike to represent me in a custody case. Mike clearly explained the steps he would take to prepare my case. As one step led to the next, Mike presented the scenarios we would encounter and he provided the legal basis for what were my best options. There was little emotional component to the decision-making. Mike presented the legal basis for my case and allowed me to make the final decision on how to proceed based on what the case law indicated the likely outcome would be. Ultimately, I never went to court, but the issue was resolved to my satisfaction. I highly recommend The Peoples Law Firm, and Mike Dippolito. The fee structure and methodology were agreed to in advance so there were no surprises. Given the stress of entering into a legal proceeding, I appreciated the lack of drama I had while dealing with my lawyer."

Joe

"I’ve known Mike for many years and consulted with him on many legal matters. Most recently, I needed a power of attorney for my son who is in the military. Mike’s system is done all electronically and I was able to log on to a secure portal in his law firm and get the document. I would recommend Mike to anyone who is looking for a professional lawyer."

Darrin

"I have known Michael for 5 years. I asked him to assist me in a credit issue but he recommended that I call a lawyer specializing in credit and bankruptcy. The legal advice was excellent and the result was a $500 expense to save $4000. I appreciated his assistance. Even though he did not earn any fee from me, his analysis on my situation was accurate. I would recommend him to anyone interested in obtaining a professional lawyer."

Gary Scott

"Everything very professional and knowledgeable, and a real people person"

Lou Mancini