Child Custody and Relocation
Child custody arrangements are designed to serve the best interests of the affected children. Ideally, such arrangements will satisfy both parents and their children. However, these arrangements may not stand up over time. If one parent decides to relocate, it will greatly affect an existing custody arrangement.
If you or your former spouse has the intention to relocate, it is important to speak with a Houston child custody attorney about your rights. Your child custody arrangement may need to be modified, and it is vital that you have a say in the final arrangement. Contact the legal professionals of Garg & Associates, P.C., today at 281-362-2865.
Determining Child Custody Following Relocation
The best interests of a child will usually be determined by several factors. The following issues are commonly taken into consideration by the courts:
- School situation
- Church location
- Location of friends and family
- Safety of location
- Opinion of child
- Reason for relocation
The courts usually prefer the child to have contact with both parents, even if this means something as simple as a phone call or a video chat. Visitation time may be granted, such as a certain number of visits per year. Depending on the situation, one parent may be granted custody for the summer. Although a relocation agreement may not seem fully ideal to both spouses, there are ways to keep the decision in the best interests of the child.
Contact Us
If your child custody arrangement needs to be altered, it is important to discuss your circumstances with an attorney. Contact a Houston child custody attorney at Garg & Associates, P.C. today at 281-362-2865.
