Children often view relocation differently than their parents. While parents may view it as a fresh start after their chaotic divorce, children may feel forced to leave the familiar comfort of home. In Kentucky, relocation is allowed for divorced parents if the...
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Things to consider before relocating with your child
Relocating to a new state is a major life change, but it's sometimes necessary. Maybe you're moving because you got a job offer in another state, you want to be near a sick relative, or you're getting remarried. Whatever your motivation for relocating, if you intend...
How do you convince the courts to approve a relocation?
You may want to make some big changes to your life after your divorce. Staying in the same neighborhood or working at the same business could bring up a lot of unpleasant memories. You might start looking to make arrangements for a better situation for you and your...
What to expect if you want to relocate with your child
After a divorce, most people’s lives incur significant changes. For Kentucky parents, this might include relocating with their child. When this occurs, the parents must maneuver through the court process as there will usually be changes to the child custody order....
Relocation and child custody
People in Kentucky know that family moves are always difficult because changing residences requires a lot of planning. The logistics can get complicated, especially with little kids. When a divorced parent needs to relocate, that adds a whole other dimension to the...
The right relocation strategy for your family
Relocation is a common occurrence after divorces in Kentucky. However, your situation would introduce different types of concerns dependent on where you are in your life. At Gibson Law Offices, we are prepared to support our clients regardless of their family...
What are some deciding factors in a relocation case?
If you and your child's other parent are no longer together, it can cause issues if one of you decides you need to move away. This is a major issue when it is the parent who has physical custody of the child or if you share parenting time. Obviously, one of you moving...
Child custody relocation requests and how to navigate them
Relocating with a child following a divorce can be a challenging proposition, which is why it helps for parents seeking to relocate following a child custody agreement to be familiar with how those requests are handled by the family law court. Different factors are...
Parental relocation basics and what parents should know
When a parent wants to relocate with a child, it can be problematic for the entire child custody situation. Because of how significant a request for relocation can be, it is helpful for parents to be familiar with the different aspects of a relocation request and what...
When can a parent relocate with a child?
Child custody can be a stressful part of the divorce process, but parental relocation can potentially create even more anxiety for parents if a parent wants to relocate with the child. Because relocations are not uncommon following a divorce or separation, it is...
