Can The Court Allow Relocation If It Only Benefits The New Husband?
So, your ex wants to move with your child because her new husband has a job opportunity in another state. Will the judge approve this? Hi, I’m Tulsa Dads.Law attorney Clint Hastings. I practice in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and I focus on fathers’ rights. This is my 25th year in practice.
Factors Considered by the Court
A judge may consider this move to be made in good faith, particularly if it’s based on the new husband’s opportunity for better employment. If the new job would improve the family’s financial situation—including your ex’s and potentially your child’s—that could be seen as a legitimate reason for relocation.
As the other parent, you still have the right to object to the move on the grounds that it is not in the child’s best interest. However, when it comes to meeting the initial requirement of proving the move is in good faith, a new spouse’s job opportunity is typically considered a valid reason—especially if there’s no indication that the move is intended to interfere with your relationship with your child.
Challenging the Good Faith Claim
That said, if you can show that your ex and her new husband maintain separate finances and that his new job will not realistically benefit your child, you might be able to challenge the good faith claim. But absent those types of circumstances, the courts are likely to allow the move based on established case law.
Get Legal Advice
I hope this helps. If you’re dealing with a relocation situation, it’s crucial to get solid legal advice. Give Tulsa men’s child custody Clint Hastings a call at 918-962-0900 if you need help with this or any other family law matter.
