Relocations

Again, the law regarding child and parental relocation has recently changed in Pennsylvania. Individuals must now meet specific criteria before the court will allow parents to move away. Whether you and your children are possibly moving out of state, out of town or out of the school district, our family law attorneys will take a look at your case and help you determine your rights and options, and what is best for your children.

There are very specific standards used to determine whether or not a child is allowed to move. In the end, the court is going to do what it feels is in the best interests of your children. If you want to relocate with your children, our lawyers will help you demonstrate how such a move would be beneficial. If your former spouse is threatening to move with your children, we will help you demonstrate how this will negatively impact your relationship with your children.

If the timing is not right — whether you want to move away with your children or whether you are contesting a move — if you do not act within the specified time periods, you can lose your case.

If the court does decide to grant child relocations, it will have a major impact on both your child custody and child support orders. We will help you through the child custody modification process, and make sure your orders change with your new situation.