What do you need to know about Kentucky child custody relocation and move-away cases? What should you do if your former spouse either plans to or has already taken your child or children and moved away from Shepherdsville or Bullitt County? If you wish to relocate with your child(ren) after a divorce, will you able to do so and what steps do you need to take?
It is important to know that Kentucky takes child custody relocation and move-away cases very seriously. Kentucky family law requires not only a 60 day written notice if you intend to relocate or move more than 100 miles away with your child(ren). Our laws require there to be either a Court order authorizing the move, or a specific written agreement between the parents ahead of time.
If you decide to act on your own you may put your own custody and visitation rights in jeopardy. This is why it is important to contact the Law Offices of John Schmidt & Associates or call us today at (502) 509-1490 for a free consultation to discuss your unique circumstances with a family law attorney who shares 25+ years of experience to help you gain insight on the steps required and how to best accomplish your goals and objectives.
What Should I Do if My Ex-Spouse Took Our Child or Children and Moved Away?
The answer is straight forward: ACT IMMEDIATELY! Our local Family Courts take a very firm stance on child custody relocation and move-away cases that do not have the courts permission, or a written enforceable agreement between you and your former spouse. However, you must act immediately to protect the jurisdiction of our Kentucky Family Courts, and to preserve your rights as a custodial parent.
You only have a few weeks before legal control, or “venue”, for your case may be shifted from our local Family Court that managed your divorce case to a foreign, out-of-state court. You must take immediate action to protect your legal interests and rights as a parent. The Law Offices of John Schmidt & Associates will work with you to immediately request an order to return your kids to Kentucky. We will also work to assert your legal rights as a parent, and work to achieve a resolution that you and your children can live with. The consultation is free, and we invite you to call our office immediately at (502) 509-1490 to discuss your unique circumstances and what we can and will do to help you.
I Would Like to Move Away and Take My Child or Children with Me. Will our Family Court Allow This? Should I Just Go Ahead and Move?
These are serious legal questions, and they can have an impact on not only your relationship with your children, but your rights to have custody and visitation with them in the future. If you have sole legal and physical custody of the child(ren) this shouldn’t be a problem. But there are still notifications you need to make and steps that must be followed.
If you move more than 100 miles away or out of the State of Kentucky without the court’s permission, you are probably going to be ordered to return the kids anyway. If you move away without the court’s approval, your future custody and parenting time will almost always be negatively impacted. If you wish to take your child(ren) and move more than 100 miles away we invite you to contact our office or call (502) 509-1490. The consultation is free, and we will discuss the steps my firm can to take to provide the Family Court with enough reason and evidence to gain approval and orders to take your children with you and move out of the area.
There are many reasons why it could be in a child’s best interest to relocate, and we will work with you to understand your unique situation and develop a strategy to help accomplish your goal of starting a new life in another location.
Kentucky child custody relocation and move-away cases are quite legally and logistically complex. This is why you need an experienced family law attorney to protect your relationship with the child(ren) and interests as a parent and guide you through the process. We invite you to contact us via e-mail, schedule an appointment or call us today at (502) 509-1490 to get answers to your questions and to learn more about your unique circumstances and how to protect what is most important to you in your family law case.
