Santa Clara Parental Relocation Attorney

When a Parent Wants to Move a Child Out of State…

Parental relocation has become more common for families affected by divorce. A parent may have a very good case for moving a child away from the other (found a new job), or he or she may not (personal animosity). No matter if the distance is a few miles or hundreds of miles, make sure you understand California law and your parental rights by calling the San Jose/Santa Clara Law Office of Daniel Jensen, P.C. at (408) 296-4100.

Our experienced family law attorneys represent both custodial and non-custodial parents, mothers and fathers in relocation and move-away cases in Santa Clara County, Alameda County, and throughout the Silicon Valley.

Helping You Protect the Best Interests of Your Children

The courts are primarily concerned with the best interests of the children involved. In parental relocation cases, the court will question whether the move will negatively affect or benefit the children and their relationships with both parents. The court will also investigate whether the move is motivated by spite and intended to deprive the other parent of time with their child.

With an experienced family law attorney’s assistance, you can present a strong argument detailing how the benefits of relocation outweigh the benefits of staying in California. If you need help in keeping your children from being moved out of state, we can help you fight the relocation and show how the move will be detrimental to your children and your relationship with them.

Parental Relocation and Its Affects on Support, Custody and Visitation

When you move away with your children or if your ex-spouse moves away, it is often necessary to seek a modification to visitation and child custody before moving, and you might need to obtain a modification to child and spousal support as well. If moving your children to a new location is necessary, talk with a skilled family relocation lawyer. With a court-issued move-away order and a new parenting time schedule, you can be free to relocate your children; without the order, the state and Child Protective Services may intervene and bring your children back to California.

To learn more about our experience with relocation and move-away issues, contact Santa Clara parental relocation attorney Daniel Jensen at (408) 296-4100 or submit your contact information by filling out the contact us form.