If you’re a custodial parent and you’re thinking about moving, then there’s a good chance that you’ll need either the other parent’s buy in or a court order authorizing you to move. If the other parent disagrees with your relocation out of fear for how it’ll affect their parenting time and their relationship with the child, then you could find yourself in court litigating the matter. Before stepping into that hearing, you have to be prepared with persuasive arguments that speak to the applicable legal standard.
How can you successfully argue for parental relocation?
There are several ways to approach your parental relocation case. Here are some tips for building an effective legal argument aimed at securing the outcome you want:
- Present evidence that shows a compelling reason for your move, such as to secure a higher paying job, obtain greater familial support or seize better educational opportunities for your child.
- Highlight how, despite the move, you intend to facilitate a relationship between the child and the other parent, such as by specifying how visitation and holiday sharing will occur, how you’ll use technology to facilitate communication and how you’ll help arrange travel for the child to visit the other parent.
- Focus on your child’s best interests by speaking to how the move will support their education, enhance their stability and increase their overall quality of life.
Craft compelling arguments to support your proposed relocation
Your relocation can play a huge part in your future and your child’s upbringing. But you can’t expect the court to rule in your favor when the other parent objects to your relocation. Instead, put in the legwork to build persuasive arguments that position you for success. If you need assistance figuring out the best way to argue your case, then it may be time to discuss it with your family law attorney.