Are you going through a divorce? That process can be complex and emotional, a fact that is only compounded if there are children involved. Once you have a court order in place detailing child support and child custody, many people think everything is final. However, modifications can be made. This might leave you wondering what happens if your ex and co-parent want to take your children out of the country. Keep reading to learn more about child custody and how Kendall Gkikas & Mitchell, LLP can help.
Check The Terms of Your Custody Agreement
The first thing to do if your ex wants to take your children out of the country is to review the terms of your custody agreement. If you and your ex share custody, that means you likely both have an equal share of legal custody, which is the right to have a say in big decisions. An international trip qualifies as such. Some custody orders specifically prohibit the child from leaving the country without consent from both parents, but if yours does not, you may need to file a court order.
Review California Move Away Laws
The issue becomes more complex, and contentious if your ex is considering a permanent move and relocation with the child. If your co-parent has sole custody, you can only prevent international travel—and permanent relocations—by providing that the trip is not in the best interest of the child. This requires responding to a move-away petition, which should be done under the counsel of an experienced family law attorney like Kendall Gkikas & Mitchell, LLP.
Contact Kendall Gkikas & Mitchell, LLP for help with your child custody case!
If you are worried about your ex taking your children out of the country it is important to review your child custody agreement and California Moe Away Laws. In California, one parent cannot simply move away without first filing a Move Away Petition with the court. The good news is that you can respond to this and fight it in court. Kendall Gkikas & Mitchell, LLP can help you every step of the way. Give us a call today at 909-482-1422 to discuss your case and schedule an initial consultation.
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