How far away can a divorced parent move?

How far away can a divorced parent move?

While there is no limit to how far a parent can move, if the move will result in a decrease in parenting time to the other parent in violation of a court order, the moving parent must first obtain permission from the other parent or permission from the court before proceeding.

How can a parent be deemed unfit?

A parent may be deemed unfit if they have been abusive, neglected, or failed to provide proper care for the child. A parent with a mental disturbance or addiction to drugs or alcohol may also be found to be an unfit parent.

Can I refuse access to my child’s father?

Can I refuse contact? Contact should only be refused where there is very good reason for doing so, for instance if there is an issue of safety or violence, when contact could be refused. Refusal to allow a parent to have contact is likely to result in an application being made to court….

Do courts side with mothers?

If a judge sees that the parties are able to co-parent, and both agree to share parental responsibilities, the court often awards legal and physical custody to them both. It is not that California favors mothers, however it is very common for mothers to be the primary parent….

What age can a child say who they want to live with?

Although the law specifically permits children at least 14-years-old to express an opinion, there is no specific age when a judge will listen to a child’s opinion. California statutes also permit a child younger than 14 years old to testify regarding a custodial preference, unless the court decides it’s not in the …

Do mothers usually get primary custody?

It is a common misconception that family law courts prefer mothers in custody battles. People will tell you that mothers always win primary custody. (Unless you are talking to a divorce lawyer.) Family law courts base their decisions on the best interests of the child….

What is a good parenting plan for long distance?

Some examples of long distance plans can be:

• Weekend visits on long holiday weekends.
• Visting every other month over a weekend.
• Alternating weekends, if travel permits.
• Monthly visits on the same weekend every month.
• Visiting for a week every few months when the child is not in school.