What happens when a divorced parent wants to take the children and move out of the area, even to another state? Has your spouse suggested that they might be considering such a move? What should you do, and how does the court look upon these situations?
Fortunately, in Ohio a parent cannot (in the vast majority of cases) simply take the children and move out of the area. The court takes a dim view of this type of action, and moving out of the area with your children without the permission of the court can affect your custody rights. In many cases, parents have lost custody of their children after moving away without the court's authorization.
In Ohio, our courts are always concerned with what is in the best interests of the children. What will their lives be like in the new venue when compared with their existing residence? What additional family, educational opportunities and economic opportunities will the family gain by accomplishing a move? How will this directly affect the education, health and well being of each child? If the court ultimately agrees with the relocation, what rights does the remaining parent retain?
These are complex issues, and it is important to retain the guidance and legal counsel of experienced and proven child custody and family law attorneys. At the Lawrence Law Office, we will help to preserve your rights and protect your interests. Linda Lawrence is an OSBA Certified Specialist Family Relations Law. If your spouse is threatening to leave you need to take immediate legal action to prevent this.
If you wish to move, you will need to present a compelling case to the court and it is important for us to work together to accomplish your goals. We invite you to contact our office to schedule an appointment to protect your rights in a relocation. Call us today at (740) 513-2105, or toll free at (888) 483-6115.
