We help parents understand their rights and responsibilities when relocation becomes part of a custody discussion. Divorce often brings major life changes. Sometimes, those changes include a new job opportunity, remarriage, financial pressures, or the desire to move closer to family support. But when parents share custody, relocating after divorce can quickly become complicated. In … Read more
At The Betz Law Firm, we help parents navigate this sensitive process with clarity, compassion, and trusted legal guidance. Relocating after a divorce can be a complex decision, especially when it involves a minor child. Missouri law takes relocation seriously and outlines specific legal steps that must be followed to ensure the move is lawful … Read more
Navigating joint custody relocation laws in Missouri can be challenging, requiring a thorough understanding of the legal framework and a commitment to demonstrating the child’s best interests. When parents divorce or separate, issues regarding child custody often arise. In Missouri, joint custody is a common arrangement, emphasizing the involvement of both parents in their child’s … Read more
Difficulties arise when the custodial parent wants to move and the visitation commute would be challenging for the noncustodial parent. Your divorce was complicated, emotions ran high, and it was challenging. However, now that time has passed, you may want to move on with your life, which may mean getting remarried. But what if your … Read more
Trying to relocate with your children after your divorce is a complicated process. In many cases, the other parent does not agree to the move. If you are a divorced parent and need or want to relocate and intend to take your children with you, it will likely be a complicated, even impossible, process. When … Read more
In cases where the opposing party agrees with the relocation, a parenting plan must then be submitted to the court. In our first article, we addressed what it means to relocate with your child or children before, during or after a divorce, child custody case or a modification. We explained the requirements for doing this … Read more