Relocation with child
Question Details:My dissolution of marriage will be final next month by default because my husband has not responded to the court. We have 1 child together. My husband is currently incarcerated in CA pending trial and facing 15+ years and I currently do not recieve any support from him. I am planning to move to TX for a better job in the next 4-5 months. I am wondering if I can request to relocate at the time of the final hearing when they will determine allocation of parental responsibilities or if I need a seperate hearing. If it can be done at once, what info does the court normally require for relocation?
I think it makes sense for you to go ahead and request that at the final hearing.
I'd suggest that you prepare for this aspect of the hearing, to be able to explain why your job prospects are better in Texas than in California; if you can get your job search started and have something a bit more concrete by the time of the hearing, that would be even better. You should also be specific about where in Texas you want to move, and have information about the schools and cost of living there. If you have extended family or friends there, this will also help your case.
Top Ranking Attorneys
- Hong Shen 206 Answers | Points 4600 Gold Contributor
- Joseph Gasparrini 46 Answers | Points 2200 Bronze Contributor
- Kelly Broadbent 81 Answers | Points 2000 Silver Contributor
- Russ Pietryga 78 Answers | Points 1950 Silver Contributor
- Shawn Jackson 17 Answers | Points 850 Bronze Contributor
- Glenn M. Lyon, Esq. 27 Answers | Points 830 Bronze Contributor
- Hong Shen 206 Answers | Points 10300 Gold Contributor
- Kelly Broadbent 81 Answers | Points 4000 Silver Contributor
- Russ Pietryga 78 Answers | Points 3850 Silver Contributor
- Sharon Siegel 62 Answers | Points 3090 Bronze Contributor
- Michael D. Siegel 56 Answers | Points 2750 Bronze Contributor
- Paula McGill 50 Answers | Points 2500 Bronze Contributor
 |