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Child Relocation

Syracuse Child Custody Relocation Attorney

An Aggressive and Protective Family Law Attorney in Syracuse

Laws governing the relationships between custodial and non-custodial parents have tightened over the last decade. New York law emphasizes that the non-custodial parent has the right to regular parenting time and access to the child. This means that a custodial parent cannot simply relocate to another state — or even another part of New York — without obtaining consent of the non-custodial parent or an order from the court permitting a relocation.

At the Darwish Law Offices, P.C., in Syracuse, we help parents deal with the very real issues of child relocation and its impact on parent-child relationships. Experienced family attorney Diane E. Darwish has both litigation and negotiation experience with child relocation cases, which are nearly always contentious and emotional.

In determining whether a parent should be allowed to relocate with a child, the court considers various facts:

  • Impact on the quality of the child's relationship with the non-custodial parent.
  • After the relocation, will the child continue to have meaningful contact with the non-custodial parent?
  • Would relocation enhance the child's life economically, emotionally and/or educationally?
  • Whether permanent award of physical custody to the non-custodial parent would not be better for the child than relocation.
  • Whether relocation with the custodial parent is in the best interest of the child.
  • If the non-awarded parent has consistently provided for the child's financial needs.

As is evident from this complex list of factors, child relocation cases can be extremely complicated and fraught with legal pitfalls. It is critical to seek counsel from an experienced lawyer who will keep you informed every step of the way.

Contact the Darwish Law Offices, P.C.

For answers to your questions about child custody or relocation, contact the Darwish Law Offices, P.C., To make an appointment for a complimentary initial consultation with an experienced Syracuse lawyer, call 315-254-2226 or contact us online.