Relocation after Divorce with Children

As a Texan parent who has gotten a divorce, you could soon find yourself wanting to move away. No matter what the reason may be, relocation is something that plenty of people contemplate after divorcing an ex-partner, Becker Family Law is here to help you understand everything there is to know about relocating after a split.

Generally speaking, joint guardianship is appointed in Texas. This means that there is no primary custodian, and that both parents share equal responsibility for raising their child. This can be very helpful to families in some ways. In other ways, it can also be a detriment.

Some of the biggest hurdles it creates revolve around matters of relocation. If you get a job elsewhere or feel the need to move because your current location is no longer providing your child with what they need, you will still need to take your ex-spouse and their location into consideration. This may mean that you can't move to where you wish, especially if it makes visitation more difficult for them.

Be aware of the fact that you will need to take your case for relocation to court. If you can prove that the move will benefit your child, and that they can still visit their other parent frequently, then it's possible your request will be granted.