How To Juggle A Child Support Order In Multiple States

Question: Child support for my son was initially opened in New York and also closed in New York. I later moved to Texas while my son, who is now 18, moved to Virginia. Since neither of us no longer live in New York, do I still need to pay child …

Video: Child Custody Relocation Laws

Sorting out child custody schedules is often challenging under normal circumstances. Things get much more complicated, however, when one parent needs to relocate.

Can I Move My Kids Out Of The House?

Question: Can I move my kids out of the house that I reside in with my wife?

New Jersey Supreme Court Decision Changes Custody Law

After a divorce, the parent who has primary physical custody of a child may wish to relocate to another state with the child. But often, the non-custodial parent opposes the move. In such cases, it may be necessary for a court to rule on the issue of the custodial parent’s …

Objecting When The Other Parent Wants To Move

Question: My ex-spouse wants to move to a different state with our 8-year-old son. If I petition the court to stop her from moving, will that be a fast process?

How To Create A Long-Distance Parenting Plan

Working with your ex to put together an effective parenting plan that allows you to both be great co-parents can be one of the most challenging parts of the divorce process. It’s also critical considering the affect it has on mitigating the negative effects divorce can have on children. This …

Can I Move My Child Custody Case To A Different State?

Question: Is there any way to move my child custody case to the state I’m currently living in? My ex-wife and I live in separate states and the expense for hotel rentals, car rentals, plane tickets, and everything else is starting to take its toll.

How To Determine Which State Has Jurisdiction

Question: My wife recently moved from Iowa to Kansas with our kids. I have also moved around quite a bit but have remained in Iowa. I need to file for custody but am having difficulty determining where my jurisdiction falls.

Stopping Your Ex From Moving Your Kids Across State Lines

Question: I found out my ex-wife is planning on moving out of state with my two boys. Is there anything I can do to stop her?

Can My Ex Relocate My Child While I’m In The Military?

Question: I’m a Sgt. in the U.S. Army and have a son who just turned 3. My wife recently filed for divorce and took our son with her to Puerto Rico without telling me while I was away for training for three days. I just got a temporary order in …