Child Relocation in Brooklyn

If you have separated or divorced from your child’s other parent, you will need to co-parent your child together whether you have full custody or visitation. If you later decide that you want to move away with your child, you will need to request permission for  relocation from the court before you can do so. If your ex contests the move, the process of relocating can become exponentially more challenging. Here’s what you should know if you are considering relocating with your child after a separation or divorce.

What Is Child Relocation?

People often need to relocate for a wide variety of reasons, such as for a new job, education, healthcare, or for family. But when you are co-parenting with another person, this can become more difficult. You cannot simply move away, even if you have primary physical and legal custody of your child. You must obtain a court order that allows you to move.

How to Request to Relocate With Your Child

Your best course of action is to contact a Brooklyn family lawyer for help filing a relocation request with the court. However, you may be able to find and print online forms that can be submitted to the appropriate court. This is risky though, because any mistakes in the application process could invalidate your case.

What New York Courts Consider In Child Relocation Cases

The most important consideration in any child custody case is what will be in the child’s best interests. Even if relocating would be highly beneficial for the parent, if the child will not benefit from the move, a judge is unlikely to allow it.

What Happens If Your Ex Contests the Child Relocation Request

If you’re ex contests your child relocation, a hearing will be scheduled where each of you have the opportunity to make your case to a judge. You will let the judge know why you want to move, how the move will benefit your family, and what you are willing to do to help facilitate your child’s relationship with their other parent.

Call a Brooklyn Child Custody Lawyer Today 

If you are thinking about moving out of town or out of state with your child after having gone through the process of divorce or separation from your child’s other parent, it’s critical that you reach out for experienced legal help from a compassionate and zealous family law attorney. Mary Katherine Brown can help you in your child relocation case. Call now for a consultation at (718) 878-6886.