She Just Mentioned Moving Away With the Kids—What Should You Do?
Hi, I’m Tulsa Dads.Law attorney Clint Hastings. I practice here in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and I focus on fathers’ rights. I’ve been practicing family law for about 25 years.
Understanding Custody Arrangements and Relocation Laws
If you’ve just gotten divorced and your ex is talking about moving away with the child or children, you absolutely need to take action. However, your options will depend on the custody arrangement already established in your decree.
If you have joint custody, the decree will also name a primary custodian—this is the parent whose residence determines the child’s school district. Even though custody is shared, the primary custodian is the one who has the legal right to seek relocation with the child.
Legal Procedures for Relocation
If your ex is the primary custodian, she must follow specific relocation procedures outlined in your decree and required by Oklahoma law. That includes giving you formal notice of:
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- The proposed relocation
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- The new address
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- A proposed visitation schedule after the move
Take Action Now
There are legal ways to challenge or block the relocation, and we’ll discuss those in more detail in another video. But what’s critical now is that you understand:
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- You must act quickly
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- There are strict time limits
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- Fighting a relocation can be complex, and it’s essential to have the right legal advice
Schedule Your Consultation Today
I hope this helps. If you have questions about relocation or any other family law issue, give Tulsa men’s divorce attorney Clint Hastings a call at (918) 962-0900. We’d be glad to review the facts of your case and schedule a consultation. Thanks.
