Legal Question in Family Law in Massachusetts

Child custody Juristiction relocation

What are the laws pertaining to child custody juristiction relocation.

Are there legal steps I must take in order to relocate with my child from one state to another

(New York to Massachusetts) after winning a full custody case.

I appreciate your help thank you.


Asked on 7/22/01, 8:13 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys

Re: Child custody Juristiction relocation

You must show an extremely valid reason

for the relocation, including inability

to find employment in the old locale, and

only in new locale, or major health concerns]

it cannot be merely for convenience

and the Court need not grant the request

because it disrupts visitation so drastically

it can also revamp visits to include all summer

all vacations and school breaks, with all

transportation expenses to be paid by the

moving party and to reduce child support

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Answered on 7/25/01, 9:57 pm
Kellie Gasink Kellie Gasink, Esq.

Re: Child custody Juristiction relocation

Please call me.212.883.1963

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Answered on 7/23/01, 2:52 pm
Amy L. Finch, 845-362-0387 Amy L. Finch, Attorney and Counselor at Law

Re: Child custody Juristiction relocation

Just because you have full custody of your child does not mean you can move out of state. You should negotiate with the child's father. If he will consent, you can move. If he will not consent, you may have to go back to court.

The decision in your custody case may address relocation. If it does, then you must abide by the decision.

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Answered on 7/24/01, 9:40 am


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