Should I move back to my hometown after divorce?

Should I move back to my hometown after divorce?

No, your divorce decree does not have to state that you are moving back to your home town. In fact, it is not advisable to have a decree dictate where any party will live as that may create future unnecessary complications.

What happens when a divorced parent moves?

When a divorced parent wants to move away with a child, one of the parents files a motion with the court for new custody orders. The moving parent might file for permission to move with the child, or the other parent might file a motion for a change of custody so that the child can stay.

How is custody determined when parents live in different states?

When parents live in different states, one of the states will have jurisdiction over the custody arrangements. If you and the other parent do not agree on which state has jurisdiction over your custody arrangements, the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act determines which state has jurisdiction.

How does child support work if the parents live in different states?

Originating state: Generally, the state that originally issued the child support order will remain the state with “continuing jurisdiction” as long as both parents to continue to reside there or agree to transfer the child support order to another state.

Is residential parent the same as custodial parent?

Is Residential Custody the same as Sole Custody? The parent with primary residential custody merely refers to the parent with whom the children spend the majority of their time. This parent has sole physical custody. In most custody arrangements, courts will name the mother as the custodial or residential parent.

Is the mother the custodial parent?

The custodial parent is the parent a child normally lives with, and often the one who makes legal decisions concerning the child, especially if he or she has sole legal custody. When parents dispute custody, usually the courts award it to the mother.