Child Relocation in Tulsa, Oklahoma
Are you in a situation where you want to know what it takes to be able to relocate with the child? My name is Carl Birkhead. I’m a family law attorney in Tulsa, Oklahoma with Wirth Law Office. I want to help you make law easy by going through the elements of what the relocation requires and how you balance that against the child’s interests.
Legal Presumption in Child Relocation Cases
There’s a heavy presumption in the law that supports allowing a parent to relocate with a child. This is triggered if the child is being moved more than 75 miles away from their current residence. The court will want to ensure that the relocation is happening in good faith, for positive reasons, and not to alienate the child from the noncustodial parent.
Notification and Objections in Child Relocation
If you are considering relocating with your child, you must give the noncustodial parent notice as soon as possible, preferably 60 to 90 days in advance. The noncustodial parent then has a period to file an objection to the relocation with the court. Both parties will have the opportunity to present their arguments and evidence at a hearing.
Modifying Custody in Child Relocation Cases
If the court allows the relocation, there will likely be modifications to the custody arrangement or visitation schedule to accommodate the long-distance relationship between the noncustodial parent and the child. The custodial parent is presumed to be acting in the child’s best interest, and the burden is on the noncustodial parent to prove otherwise.
Contact Us for a Consultation
If you are considering relocating your child more than 75 miles away, please give us a call at 918-879-1681. I would love to talk this over with you and help you navigate the legal process. My name is Carl Birkhead, and I want to help you make law easy. Thank you.
