Protecting Your Rights When Your Ex Relocates
What gives your ex-wife the right to relocate with your child? Hi, I’m Tulsa Dads.Law attorney Clint Hastings. I practice here in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and I focus on fathers’ rights.
Understanding the Legal Rights of Custodial Parents
I often get this question: What gives my ex-wife the right to move away with our child—to another state, across the country, or even to another country?
Well, as U.S. citizens, we all have constitutional rights that allow us to live and relocate wherever we choose. However, relocating with a child is a different matter entirely.
Legal Protection for Non-Custodial Parents
If your ex-wife is not the custodial parent, or if you share joint custody and she is not designated as the primary custodial parent—meaning the child’s principal residence is with her—she cannot unilaterally move with the child.
Even if she is the custodial parent, she cannot simply relocate with the child without following legal procedures. The court cannot stop her from moving herself, but it can stop her from moving with your child, depending on the circumstances.
Seeking Legal Assistance for Relocation Issues
To prevent such a relocation, certain legal actions must be taken—such as filing an objection and requesting a hearing. Your best chance of success lies in a well-prepared, reasoned case presented at trial.
So don’t try to handle this alone. Reach out to an experienced attorney who understands the nuances of relocation and custody law.
Low-Cost Consultation Available
Give us a call if you need help with this or any other family law matter. Contact Tulsa men’s child custody attorney Clint Hastings at (918) 962-0900 for a low-cost consultation. Thanks.
