San Antonio Parental Relocation Attorney

If you are divorced and have children, it is likely the divorce court ordered that you and your ex both have time with the children. If you have primary custody, you must allow your ex visitation with the children. Contact a Texas child move away attorney.

Things get complicated when you want to move, taking the children. Or, if your ex has primary custody, the parental relocation could make your visitation inconvenient or impossible.

People move for various reasons such as a better job, the need to be closer to family, or personal reasons. I, attorney Michael W. Jackson, am very familiar with these situations and the way Texas courts will handle disputes over such moves. I advise and represent people on either side of the question.

Best Interests of the Children

You may be familiar with this doctrine by now, having gone through the divorce process. Children are vulnerable, and generally have no control over their living or family situation. This is why courts always prioritize their best interests.

This is also the "bottom line" on whether you will be allowed to move or will be found in violation of the court's order and face severe consequences upon moving.

Factors

If you are the party seeking to move, and the other parent objects, you must have a very good reason for the move. A better income may benefit the children. Caring family close by will benefit the children. However, your own whim or a child custody dispute may not be a reason the court will accept.

If you are the non-custodial parent, your inconvenience will be a factor in the court's decision, but only secondary to the best interests of the children. If you can demonstrate that the move will be traumatic for them, or that the schools are better where they currently reside, or that the move will not benefit them, the move may be prohibited by the court. Of course, the children need you, and ensuring your access is important to the court.

Texas Child Move Away Lawyer

I have more than 27 years' experience in family law. I believe that problems within families should be solved outside the courtroom whenever possible, but I work vigorously for my clients' goals.

Call 210-348-7600 or contact San Antonio parental relocation lawyer Michael W. Jackson online for a free consultation.