Long Island Parental Relocation Lawyer
Serving Nassau and Suffolk Counties
When a divorced parent wishes to move out of the state or country with his or her child, the issue becomes a complicated legal matter. Whether you are a parent who wishes to move and take your child with you, or your child's mother or father is planning on moving and taking your child, it is important that you contact The Kepanis Law Firm for guidance through this process.
New York courts have held that the right of a custodial parent to relocate is determined upon a "best interest of the child" approach. Cases in which a custodial parent's desire to relocate conflicts with the desire of a noncustodial parent to maximize visitation opportunity are circumstances of a complex nature that are determined by New York Family Court judges on a case by case basis. In making a determination of whether to modify a custody arrangement, the court must examine how the arrangement would relate to the child's best interest.
The usual reasons for relocation are economic improvement, remarriage or a desire for a 'fresh start'. Some factors that a court might consider when looking at a relocation request include:
- An improvement in the quality of life as a result of relocation.
- The child's relationship with the custodial and non-custodial parent.
- A reasonable visitation schedule for the non-custodial parent
- The negative impact of moving away from family and friends.
The Kepanis Law Firm has worked diligently with parties on both sides of the relocation issue, at both the trial and the appellate levels. Our firm has successfully helped families relocate and also successfully argued for a change of custody when one parent has sought to relocate. We are confident in our ability to achieve both relocation and prevent relocation because we are well versed in this complex and ever changing legal matter.
For an experienced parental relocation lawyer to advise you on matters involving child custody and visitation, contact the Kepanis Law Firm today.