It’s certainly possible to get modifications of custody agreements when a non-custodial parent is moving away from New York for professional, family, or other reasons.
It’s always beneficial to bring your former spouse into the dialogue before going to court, and an experienced child custody attorney can help you talk to your spouse if your relationship is less than ideal.
The things to keep in mind when pursuing a modification in custody are the ways that the new arrangement will benefit your children.
If you have been an involved parent after your divorce, arguing for a continuation of that relationship in your new home will be taken more seriously.
There may be opportunities for educational enrichment or exposure to arts and culture in your new location that will broaden your children’s understanding of the world, or maybe just the opportunity to connect better with grandparents and other extended family they may not see often.
When contemplating an out of state move and modification of a custody agreement, call the Rochester child custody attorneys at Friedman & Ranzenhofer at 585-484-7432 for a legal consultation.