The terms of a child custody agreement are not always permanent. Numerous factors can result in the need for adjustments to be made to a child custody agreement years after decisions regarding child custody have already been made in court.
For example, if a child divides their time between both parents, and one parent eventually plans on moving relatively far away, it may be necessary to revisit the terms of a child custody agreement.
Do you want to adjust the terms of an existing agreement because you plan on moving away? Or, is your ex planning on moving away, prompting you to decide you would like to gain full custody of your child? In either circumstance, a Beverly Hills parental relocation attorney at Baghdaserians Law Group Inc can help you navigate what may otherwise be a complex set of circumstances.
Child custody agreements do not normally prohibit a parent from changing residences in general. A parent may move without necessarily having to make changes to a child custody agreement if:
If a parent is planning to move somewhat far away, however, changes may need to be made to a child custody agreement’s current terms. This will usually require petitioning the court to allow for the necessary adjustments.
A court will not immediately grant a request to change the terms of a child custody agreement. When these agreements are initially entered into, the goal is to protect the best interests of the child. This is still the goal when these agreements are modified.
There are a number of reasons parents sometimes decide to move far enough away that it will be necessary for them to modify a child custody agreement’s terms. The following are among the more common:
Whether or not a court will agree to modify a child custody agreement in these circumstances will depend on whether the move will have a positive impact on a child’s quality of life. Courts will account for numerous factors when making such decisions.
Just remember, courts and judges are not infallible. Whether you are planning to move and wish to modify a child custody agreement accordingly, or your ex is planning to move and is asking the court to approve changes to a child custody agreement that you think should not be made, you have a better chance of presenting a strong case if you have an experienced parental relocation lawyer on your side.
The process of modifying an existing child custody agreement or preventing modifications from being made when your ex requests them can be intimidating. It doesn’t have to be. With the help of a Beverly Hills parental relocation attorney at Baghdaserians Law Group, You can be certain both your rights and the rights of your child are protected. Learn more about how we can help by contacting us online or calling us at 310-299-4608 to schedule your consultation.
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