Relocation

Pennsylvania Custody and Relocation Lawyer

Society today offers people a greater freedom of mobility than ever before. Whether you are parent going through a divorce or living under existing child custody and support arrangements, relocation can become a complicated legal matter. Consulting with a skilled family law attorney is critical.

I'm Lee A. Schwartz, a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, lawyer with over 25 years of experience helping clients throughout the five-county Philadelphia region address their family law concerns.

Contact my office today to discuss your relocation concerns. As a parental and child relocation attorney, I offer a wide breadth of knowledge and experience handling the important issues affected by a move out of state or to another country.

Relocation in Pennsylvania

Relocation is a very hot issue in Pennsylvania when it comes to child custody. Case law is very unsettled as to how courts will deal with a parent who wants to move far enough away so the move will affect the ability of the parent with joint or partial custody to see the child with any regularity.

While one Pennsylvania court allowed a custodial parent to move to Israel, in another case a custodial parent was not permitted to move from West Chester, PA to the State of Delaware. If your move has an impact upon the other parent's ability to maintain the same amount of custodial time the parent has had, you most likely will need court approval to move with the child. Otherwise, there could be serious ramifications.

Contact Me Today

If you are considering relocating due to a job or other opportunity, seek the advice of a good family lawyer. For more information or to discuss custody and relocation concerns, contact me, Philadelphia family law attorney Lee A. Schwartz. I am associated with the Spear Wilderman Law Firm.