Child Custody Relocation In Kansas City

Child Custody Relocation In Kansas City

One of the most challenging issues divorced parents face is relocation of a parent.  In our world, it is not unusual for a parent to have to move to a new location for a job or remarriage.  Sometimes the potential relocation of a parent to a new city or state makes it necessary to modify the parenting plan. 

What is best for the child?

The child’s best interest is the overwhelming concern when faced with the relocation of a parent.  How do we address the child’s need for a meaningful relationship with both parents if they no longer reside in the same city? 

What are the motives of the moving parent?

When faced with having to decide whether a child should move with a parent who is relocating, the court will examine the motivation of each parent.  Why is the moving parent asking for the relocation of the child?  Is it due to a requirement to maintain employment?  Is it motivated by trying to take the child away from having regular contact with the other parent?  Similarly, is the parent objecting to the child custody relocation doing so with good reason?

What are the options available to the family faced with relocation?

As you might guess, there are many options.  Over the course of her career, Nathalie Elliott has helped parents rework their parenting plan to address the need for child custody relocation in a way that preserves a meaningful relationship between the child and both parents.  In some cases, the parent who was not required to move has even relocated to the new city with the moving parent so that the parenting plan remains unchanged.  Modification of the parenting plan to address a necessary relocation requires creativity and acceptance by both parents.

 

The Levy Craig family law team makes client satisfaction, good communication and strong, effective advocacy a top priority. To schedule a child custody relocation consultation, please call Janet Woolsey at 816.454.7474.