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Move-Away Child Custody MattersWe are proud to provide expertise on interstate and international child custody and visitation matters. These situations occur when one parent or the other wishes to move across state lines, or has already done so. First, the courts must determine which court (either local or remote) may hear the case. Once that matter is decided, there is a lingering question of where the child may live, and with which parents. Temporary orders can be obtained, either permitting or preventing an out-of-state move. There can be nothing more surprising and anxiety-producing, than receiving a telephone call informing you that your spouse intends to move out-of-state with the children. While one side questions "How can they do that?" the other side always questions "How can they stop me?" Both questions are answered that the court can address the issue, listen to both sides, take steps protect against unwarranted damage to relationships, encourage the parties to decide intelligently, and ultimately make the decision whether to permit the move. Automatically, it becomes more difficult and expensive to exercise visitation with your children. A good family law attorney can to fight either side of this battle - on behalf of the moving spouse, to permit the move, or for the non-moving spouse to disallow the move. Whichever side you're on, it is necessary to make certain that the court is led to understands the underlying issues and circumstances, to make an intelligent decision.
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