Legal Question in Family Law in California
What are the chances that my wife could win in court permission to move 600 to 700 miles away with my kids to be closer to her new boyfriend? Her decision to divorice, no history of violence from me. I have been active always in my kids lives and they have many roots where we live. Ages 14,12 and 9
1 Answer from Attorneys
Their legal subject area you referenced in California family law are known as move away cases. You're correct in assuming that the children cannot summarily be uprooted by a parent without determining what is that in the children's best interests. It would be appropriate for you to take the initiative to file a motion requesting that the minor children remain in their home state pending a determination of the custodial outcome. Please meet with an experienced family law attorney to explore your legal options since this is a complicated area of the law.