Providence Custodial Relocation Attorney

When one parent moves out of state or out of the country, what happens to parenting time, child custody, and visitation arrangements agreed to at the time of the divorce? How are the costs of transportation addressed?

As with all issues dealing with children, our law firm works with clients to determine how best to present your views as to what is in the best interests of the child. Our child custody attorneys also help parents understand that any change in custody arrangements needs to have court approval for the protection of all involved.

• If you are primarily responsible for your child, when and under what circumstances can you move out of state?
• If a non-custodial parent moves, there needs to be a discussion and agreement about visitation, which is approved and enforceable by the court. You don't want to move first, only to find out that your spouse won't let your child come to visit, and conversely, you don't want to send your child on a visit, only to find there is an argument about when or whether the child will return.
• When the parents have joint custody—the child has substantial time with each parent—reality dictates that the amount of time with your child will change dramatically when one parent moves out of state. With our experience in custodial relocation, our lawyers can help you sort through the issues of interstate custody and visitation.

If one or both parents are contemplating a move out of Rhode Island, you need to consult an experienced custodial relocation lawyer about your legal rights and obligations.

Contact our law firm to schedule an appointment.