Child Relocation

New Jersey Parental/Child Relocation Attorney

Whether parents are married, unmarried or divorced, in most circumstances, it is in a child's best interests to have meaningful support from and relationships with both parents. However, it is no longer the norm for a child to be raised by two parents in a single home in the same town — or even state — for their entire childhood. When parents are separated or divorced, reasons such as family or employment opportunity may require a move out of state or even overseas.

The attorneys at Einhorn, Harris, Ascher, Barbarito & Frost, P.C. assist families in resolving child relocation issues that arise following divorce or separation. To consult with an experienced family law attorney at our firm, contact Einhorn Harris today.

New Jersey Parent/Child Relocation Laws

New Jersey laws require both parents to consent to child relocation when the relocation is significant, such as a move out of state or out of the country. When parents cannot agree, the family court will review many factors to determine if the move is necessary and in the best interests of the child. Some factors which the court may consider include:

• The distance of the move
• The reasons for moving (is there a good faith reason or is the move being made out of spite or to interfere with the parent-child relationship?)
• The ability of the non-custodial parent to continue visitation and parenting time
• The location of extended family (and the impact of the proposed move on such relationships)
• The opportunities for the child (at the current home as well as at the proposed new home following relocation)

Whether you have received an out-of-state job offer or have other reasons to move (necessitating child relocation), or you are a parent who opposes your child's proposed move, it is important to consult with an experienced family law attorney who is confident handling such matters. Failure to abide by New Jersey child relocation law could result in serious penalties, such as a change of custody or sanctions for failing to comply with family court orders.

Four of the firm's family law attorneys are certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as Matrimonial Law Attorneys. Our lawyers are familiar with the applicable laws and use their extensive experience to effectively resolve these sensitive child relocation issues.

We assist clients in obtaining permission for parent and child relocation as well as contesting relocation orders. For assistance in Denville or throughout New Jersey, contact us today.

Contact Einhorn, Harris, Ascher, Barbarito & Frost, P.C. to consult one of our Morris County family law attorneys.

Einhorn, Harris, Ascher, Barbarito & Frost, P.C.
P.O. Box 3010, 165 E. Main Street
Denville, NJ 07834
Phone: 973-627-7300
Fax: (973) 627-0869