Legal Question in Family Law in Michigan

Would like to Move 170 miles from NCP with Children

A custodial parent who is engaged to be married, would like to be able to move closer to family and friends. Although moving is a BIG issue...What would it take to be able to move 170 miles away from a NCP? It would cross state lines, although I would like to work out an acceptable Visitation plan for the NCP. The encouragement for a close relationship with the children and the NCP would still remain as it does now. I am willing to meet the NCP more than have the distance. Give the NCP all but two weeks of the children's summer break. Allow the NCP to have the children all of their Spring break and holidays would still alternate as they do now. This move would put the children closer to extended family members along with improving the quality of life for both the children and the custodial parent. It would establish a family oriented domicile for the children. Employment opportunities for the custodial parent are equal or better then current. What are the proper steps, to be taken in order for this to happen?


Asked on 10/06/02, 8:48 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Timothy Trichler Timothy R. Trichler - Attorney and Counselor at Law

Re: Would like to Move 170 miles from NCP with Children

Greetings; If the NCP agrees to the move, all it will take is a simple order. Otherwise, it will be a lengthly hearing wherein the judge must determine if the move is in the best interests of the child. If you would like to discuss further, please contact me. Atty. Trichler; www.trichler.com

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Answered on 10/06/02, 9:51 pm
John C. Talpos Talpos & Arnold

Re: Would like to Move 170 miles from NCP with Children

Hello, I have received a copy of your e-mail regarding moving more than 100 miles from the non-custodial parent. Your best chance is to secure the acceptance of that parent. Short of that, you must show why it is in the best interest of the children and what measures you are willing to take to ensure that the non-custodial parent will be able to see the children as much as s/he could before the move. I think that the suggestions you have set forth sound good. Your next step is to secure the assistance of an attorney. Please feel free to call me it you wish. Domestic matters is one of my firm's areas of concentration. John C. Talpos (248) 743-6800 (http://www.Mich-Lawyer.com)

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Answered on 10/06/02, 10:56 pm


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