Jacksonville Parental Relocation Lawyer

Parental relocation is a recurring family law issue that many individuals must face each year throughout Jacksonville. Parents who were once married will often move away from one another following a separation or divorce, and when both parents share custody this can be a big problem. If two parents weren’t ever married, but share custody, they can find themselves facing the same problem.  If you are a father who is either planning to relocate or who is concerned about your child‘s mother relocating, you should know there is much to benefit from having a lawyer to handle the situation.

Parents can decide to relocate for any number of reasons, the most common being promotions, job opportunities, and advancements in education. Regardless of the reasoning behind it, if custody is shared , this must be legally resolved before any action to relocate can actually take place on either end. If one parent wishes to relocate more than 50 miles away from the residence which is considered the child’s legal residence, then a formal legal request must be made. This request must contain all of the details surrounding the relocation, including any changes in employment, educational opportunities, religious reasons, or any other purpose for the relocation. The court will thoroughly examine the request to determine what is in the best interests of the child before making any decision regarding the relocation.   

It is vital to have help from a Jacksonville father’s rights lawyer during issues of relocation because they will make sure that any issues are resolved according to the law. Jacksonville father’s rights attorney Scott R. Ellerin is familiar handling cases involving parental relocation and will take all the proper steps to protect your rights as a father.

If you are planning to relocate with your child or if you object to your spouse relocating with your child, you should contact Jacksonville Parental Relocation Attorney Scott R. Ellerin today.