Out of State Move Away Orders

Our Law firm has handled countless Move-away cases. They have increased over the past several years as people want to leave California and take their children with the, sometimes into more affordable states, or to be near friends, relatives or with new spouses. Whatever the reason for leaving, a qualified Family Law Attorney can motion the court to consider in deciding a move away case. Normally the criteria are as follows:

1. The child’s interest in stability and continuity in the custodial arrangement;
2. The distance of the proposed move;
3. The age of the child;
4. The child’s relationship with both parents;
5. The relationship between the parents; how well they cooperate in the interests of the children;
6. The wishes of the child, if the child is mature enough for such an inquiry to be appropriate;
7. The reasons for the proposed move;
8. The extent to which the parents are currently sharing custody;
9. Family and community support systems in both locations;
10. The proposed parenting schedules and living situations

Typically the court will listen to testimony regarding the above listed criteria, and then decide what parenting arrangement is in the child’s best interests. Sometimes the need for a child custody evaluation is needed. This helps the court in reviewing expert testimony from a child psychologist addressing the factors listed above.

It is very important that your attorney have the knowhow in a move-away trial. Otherwise, your trial can become costly while you are paying an inexperienced lawyer to attempt to research the law. While instead, you can trust the knowledge of a 20 year attorney with proven experience in move-away cases in the local courts. We offer a free initial consultation and your concerns will be addressed in person or telephonically, whichever you choose. Call (951)643-8541 or toll free (888)513-5924.