Texas Parental Relocation Lawyers
Kingwood | Sugar Land | Houston
After divorce, there are few issues where the wishes of the two parties are more diametrically opposed than in a relocation of a child. For a mom who has custody of a child, a relocation can offer opportunities for career growth or increased support from family members who live out of state. For a divorced father who has visitation rights, the same event is a nightmare that threatens to cut him off from his child.
At the law firm of Martin & Lilly, our lawyers represent both custodial parents who want to relocate with a child, as well as parents with visitation rights who want to prevent a relocation. Unlike many other issues in divorce, there is very little room for compromise in a move-away case. One of the parents will win and the other will lose.
Following a divorce, Texas courts have continuing jurisdiction over child custody issues, including relocation. While the judge can't prevent a parent from moving, it can stop a parent from moving a child. The judge can also order a change in child custody if a parent moves without court approval.
Texas courts consider parental relocations on a case-by-case basis, based on factors such as the best interests of the child and the reason for the move. If the custodial parent has a good reason for the move (such as a relocation for a job, a remarriage or to live closer to family members) then the court is more likely to approve it.
Discuss your parental relocation case with an aggressive Texas attorney
For more information, contact an attorney at Martin & Lilly. For your convenience, we have offices in Kingwood, Sugar Land and Houston.
