After A Divorce, Can I Move Away?

A good Cincinnati divorce lawyer should keep you informed about your obligations and rights after a divorce. One subject that often comes up is relocation after a divorce has been finalized.

Moving away may make sense after a divorce is finalized or still in progress, depending on the person or situation. There are several legitimate reasons for moving:

• You may want to be closer to other family members.
• You might have the opportunity to take a better job.
• You may have access to a better public school district in another location.
• You have a new romantic relationship in another town.
• You may be escaping an abusive relationship.

If you have children with your ex-spouse, relocation may not be as easy or even possible..

The Complexity of Relocation After Divorce

From a legal standpoint, relocating after a divorce is rarely a simple matter. Most experienced Family Law and Divorce attorneys deal with this type of arrangement frequently, and they can anticipate the challenges that might come up. For one thing, a move will impact your parenting plan. If your ex has custody on Wednesdays through Fridays, how will it affect your custody arrangement if you now live hundreds of miles away?

If you want to move, especially if it is out of state or far away, you can request a modification of the current custody order. Filing means asking permission to move and seeking a new visitation plan. In turn, your ex-spouse has the right to file a request to prevent you from relocating.

To strengthen your case in a relocation hearing and persuade the judge to grant your request, you might show that your move will do one or more of the following:

• Provide a better education for the children
• Allow for more family and child support
• Establish a more stable financial foundation for your family

Please contact the Cincinnati divorce lawyers at Donnellon, Donnellon, & Miller to learn more about post-divorce relocation and ask other questions. You can call the office at 513-891-7087 or fill out the form below to schedule an appointment with one of our attorneys.