The Jenks Family Law Attorneys at Tulsa Divorce attorneys and associates help with all family law issues. If you live in Jenks Oklahoma when you file for divorce or child custody your case will probably be in Tulsa County. Our family law lawyers have nearly twenty years of experience in family law. This practice area is very broad and encompasses several different areas. Although its a broad practice area you’ve got nothing to worry about. This is because our attorneys handle everything from agreed divorces and child custody cases to complex cases involving all areas of family law. This article deals with relocating with a child after divorce. If that’s interesting to you read on. Otherwise read through our blog for subjects that concern you.
Relocating With a Child After Oklahoma Divorce
When you file a divorce or when the final order is entered there is a relocation provision within the order. This orders the party’s not to relocate with
the child beyond a certain distance. In the event that circumstances change and one of the parents needs to relocate there are mandatory procedures that must be met. The first of those is that notice be given to the other parent. This notice must set out the what why and to where the proposed move is taking place to. The other parent will either object, or do nothing. If the statute is satisfied and the other parent doesn’t object this may amount to consent. The conditions needed to relocate have become more complicated over the years. In any event it is possible to do but you have to make sure its done the right way.
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