Can the Parent with Sole Custody of Kids Move to a Different State?

shutterstock_236224876If a parent is looking to relocate, that person should petition the Family Court to seek permission to do so. Sole Custody may be a factor which strongly supports the possibility that the court will grant permission to relocate. Having Sole Custody of a child does not, in and of itself, give that parent permission to relocate.

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This informational blog post was provided by Jean Mahserjian, an experienced New York Child Custody Lawyer.

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Jean Mahserjian, Esq.

Attorney Albany Law School at Union University, New York State Bar

Jean M. Mahserjian, Esq., is a New York family law and divorce attorney in Albany, Saratoga, and the surrounding areas. For more than 20 years, Jean has maintained her capital region law firm, located on Route 9 in Clifton Park, New York.

The practice encompasses all areas of family and matrimonial law, an online uncontested divorce service and various areas of estate planning.

Areas of Expertise: New York Divorce, Separation, Child Custody, Child Support, Spousal Support, Property Distribution, Post Divorce Issues, Real Estate Closings, Sale of Marital Real Estate, Preparation of Qualified Domestic Relations Orders, Dividing Retirement Assets
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