"Garrison, Ellen, Kim and Supporting Staff: I wanted to thank all of you for all the hard work, support, and professional service you have provided. You guys are truly the "Dream Team." I think we've accomplished all the goals (and then some!) that I set out to accomplish. This proceeding would not have been as smooth or concluded as successful without the competent and professional service that your law firm renders." --Tom G.
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"Attorney Klueck, in the span of one week, was able to remedy my problem with the DCSS. My previous, and supposedly prestigious, law firm took almost a year of going in circles and not accomplishing anything. I highly recommend Garrison Klueck to anyone needing family law assistance. He is honest and will work for you in the most expeditious manner possible."
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-- Jenny Y.
"I want to thank you for your support and assistance during this round in court. Bud was amazing today. I finally felt heard, every point I had to make was finally made. I feel like a huge weight has been lifted off my chest that I've been carrying for the last two years, regardless of the outcome. I have nothing left to say and I 'm really satisfied that we all tried our best in this case. Thanks again for your commitment and hard work."
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La Mesa, California, Family Law Attorneys Helping Clients with Relocation and Move-away Issues
Very often, just because a divorce is finalized does not mean there may not be issues in the future which will trigger a need for a post-divorce modification agreement. One of the most common reasons to amend an existing arrangement among the parties is if one party would like to relocate, and there are minor children involved that would be affected.
The Law & Mediation Offices of Garrison Klueck, we help families throughout California who have relocation issues and concerns. To speak with a family law attorney about your relocation needs, please call any of our five offices to schedule a free consultation, or complete our online contact form.
We Consider Every Factor in a Relocation Petition
Relocations, whether by the custodial parent with the children or by the non-custodial parent, must be formalized in the form of an order and approved by the courts, even when the parties are all in agreement. The court will see if the move away is the result of a change of circumstance, such as a new job, and if the relocation will cause a substantial change in circumstances for the minor children.
Some of the factors that the court may consider when deciding whether to grant a move-away petition may include:
- The age of the children
- The children's relationship with both parents
- The children's interest in stability and continuity in the existing custodial arrangement, including school performance, involvement in extra-curricular activities, relationships with peers and family relatives who live in close proximity
- The wishes of the children, if they are mature enough for such an inquiry to be appropriate
- The approximate distance of the move
- The reasons for the proposed move, including new job, remarriage by one parent
- The extent to which the parents currently are sharing custody
- The relationship between the parents, including their ability to communicate and cooperate effectively and their willingness to put what is in the best interest of the children above their individual interests
Our lawyers will help you anticipate these factors when drafting a relocation petition. We will also be ready to argue before the court why the relocation should or should not be granted. We will also help you move for child custody and child support modifications to reflect a relocation request and the changes relocation would trigger. We are here to help you anticipate every aspect of you and your children's lives that will be affected by a relocation and to help you plan accordingly.
Contact Our Law Firm
If you have questions or wish to schedule a free initial appointment with one of our lawyers, contact our law firm by phone or by completing our online contact form. The Law & Mediation Offices of Garrison Klueck has five office locations for your convenience. Our primary law office is in La Mesa, California, near the San Diego State University College area. We also have satellite offices in La Jolla, San Diego and North County.
