Newport Child Relocation/Move-Away Attorneys
When the parent with primary physical custody of the children wants to move out of state or to another part of Pennsylvania, the other parent's legal custody and visitation rights come under threat. Even when the reasons supporting the move are strong, the parent left behind has a lot to say about the resulting physical custody arrangements, and a court won't likely approve the move over objections.
The child custody attorneys at Scaringi & Scaringi, P.C. can advise you about your options on either side of a relocation proposal. We know how important it is for you to protect your parental rights as well as do what is best for your children. Every child custody decision can have lifelong consequences for your children. We understand this and take these issues very seriously. Nothing is as precious to us as the welfare of a child. Contact our family law offices in Harrisburg, Newport, or Carlisle to learn more about how we can help.
Call Us at 717-798-3601 (Harrisburg), 717-567-0380 (Newport), or 717-960-0075 (Carlisle) to Discuss What a Court Will Decide in Your Parental Relocation Case
When deciding whether to grant a request to relocate within Pennsylvania or across state lines, courts will look at many different factors, including:
- The relationship between the children and the parents
- Other family relationships (siblings, grandparents, etc.)
- Any previously made contracts/divorce decrees between the parents
- The advantages of the move to the child
- The custodial parent's motivation for the move away
- The possible alternatives for child custody and visitation if the child moves away
While it is often impossible to determine how a court will respond to a custodial parent's petition to relocate, it is always possible to give the court reasons in your favor. Our child custody attorneys have more than 80 years of combined experience as trial lawyers in the same courts and in front of the same judges that you will likely face in your child relocation case. We can help you discuss the likelihood of your case's success and weigh your options.
Legal Support for Clients Who Wish to Relocate
A promising new job. A better school district. A better community of family and friends for you and your children. These are only a few of the reasons why custodial parents make the choice to relocate. Whatever your reason, you must get permission from the court to move the child away from the other parent. This can be especially difficult in cases where the other parent is a fixture in the child's life and taking the child away from him or her will affect that relationship.
We are skilled at helping clients explain the reasons for their move away request to the courts in central Pennsylvania. From gathering evidence that supports your relocation to representing you in court, we can help you bring your best foot forward.
Defending Parental Rights Against Requests to Relocate
Your children are important to you. The last thing you want is to be separated from them for long periods of time. That is why the court gives you a chance to fight against a petition to relocate.
Noncustodial parents who spend a lot of time with their children have a strong advantage — courts do not want to separate children from their parents unless there is a very good reason to do it. No matter what your situation, we can help you tell the court your story and why it is in the child's best interests to stay geographically close to you.
Contact Our Relocations Attorneys in Carlisle, Harrisburg, and Newport
For a free consultation about parental relocation, contact a child custody attorney at Scaringi & Scaringi, P.C. Let our family-oriented law firm help your family.
