The Law Offices of Robert P. Jennings is located in Ventura County, CA and handles family law issues (Divorce, Custody, & Support) in the cities of Ventura, Oxnard, Camarillo, Moorpark, Oak Park, Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, Westlake Village, Santa Paula, Fillmore, Port Hueneme, and Ojai.

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Morgan Stanley Tower 300 E.  Esplanade Dr.

Suite 937
Oxnard, CA 93036

805-981-3937

805-650-6245

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Serving  Ventura County Families Since 2001

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Move Aways

Ventura County Lawyer for Relocation Issues

After a divorce or after a custody determination, one parent may eventually consider moving away. Perhaps relocating due to a new job, to be close to other family, a new relationship,  or due to some other personal needs. They may even consider a move for the best interests of the child, such as a better school district. At the Law Offices of  Robert P. Jennings, we can help the process for a parent to move with their children as well as protect the rights of parents seeking to prevent relocation of their children.

A move-away or relocation can become a complicated legal issue when the custody and visitation may be affected. We have extensive experience and can effectively assert your rights to move away or prevent relocation. Contact our office at 805-981-3927 or by email for an immediate consultation or case evaluation.

Your Obligations and Rights

Just because one parent has custody, it doesn't give them the right to change visitation arrangements due to  moving away.  The court must be involved and the prior agreement must be modified.

In making a decision regarding a move-away, the court will examine the following factors:

• The impact of  the non-custodial parent's relationship with the children
• Whether the custodial parent's move away would negatively impact the children
• Whether the negative impact is  enough to justify a change in custody
• Whether the relocation is actually in the child's best interest
• Whether the custodial parent is trying to prevent or discourage visitation

We Can Help

Contact our office to help you understand your rights regarding your children moving and the effect upon your custody and visitation agreement. Se Habla Espanol / Spanish language services available - Attorney Robert P. Jennings is fluent in Spanish. Conveniently located in Oxnard just off the 101 Ventura  freeway near the Vineyard Exit.