Relocation of a custodial parent is affecting more and more Arizona families. This it becomes especially complicated when the relocation takes the parent and child out of the state or out of the country.
Interstate and International Moves
Whatever the reason is for a parent and their child to relocate - a new job, resuming one's education, remarrying or other circumstances - relocating a custodial child to another state or country without first obtaining court approval would commonly be a violation of their custody agreement.
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Innovative Solutions for a Long Distance Family
At Gillespie, Shields & Durrant, you'll find an experienced team of advocates who understand the effects and ramifications that divorce and relocation can have on a family, especially children. The breadth of our experience as well as our intimate familiarity with the nuances of the law enable us to safeguard our clients' interests and ensure the children involved benefit from the best arrangements possible.
As your advocates, we will identify and evaluate the most likely scenarios and devise a strategy to help you accomplish your goals and objectives. While flexibility and compromise are often an important components in negotiations, acceptable outcomes may involve children seeing the non-custodial parent less frequently for longer periods of time, or requesting that the relocating parent be responsible for the cost of transporting the child back and forth for regularly scheduled visits.
International Child Custody Laws
Gillespie, Shields & Durrant is familiar with and well versed in all the intricacies of the 1980 Hague Convention laws pertaining to international child custody matters. We explain how they impact you and help you understand how they affect your particular situation. If you are concerned about a child being taken from a court-appointed home to a foreign country, please contact us to discuss your legal rights and the protections afforded you under the laws set forth in the Hague Convention.
Posted By DeeAn Gillespie on May 25, 2010 10:00 am | Permalink  |
