San Diego Interstate Custody Lawyers

Experienced Move Away Custody Help in California

Three Decades of Combined Child Relocation Experience in San Diego County

Move away child custody laws affects parents who seek relocation for themselves and children for whom they have custody, as well as parents who face the removal of their children to another city or state. If you seek a move away custody order or need legal help in contesting one, we can provide experienced and skilled counsel.

San Diego interstate custody attorneys Elizabeth Lewis and Mary Naimish of Naimish & Lewis have each practiced family law since 1994 and have handled dozens of move away custody cases. We can prepare your case for your custody hearing after addressing the broad range of considerations that can affect a judge's ruling on whether to grant move away custody, which can include:

• Does the moving parent have a legitimate reason to move or is he or she simply trying to get away from the other parent?
• How bonded is the child to the other parent?
• Will a move affect the child's education, extracurricular activities and medical care?
• How involved has the non-moving parent been in the child's life, including education and care?
• Does the child have special needs? If so, is it necessary to remain in a large city near medical facilities and universities?
• Is there a history of abuse or substance abuse in the family?
• What are the parents' parenting skills?
• What does the child want?

In the end, the court will consider whether the proposed move will serve the child's best interests. For more information regarding move away child custody laws, and for experienced legal help, contact our firm for a no-charge discussion.

Contact Us

If you face a family law challenge in San Diego County, contact the attorney team of Naimish & Lewis. We offer free initial consultations, accept Visa, Master Card, American Express and Discover, employ two Spanish speakers and are conveniently located close to Liberty Station, formerly known as the Naval Training Center. We also offer payment plans. To contact our firm, call 619-817-8458 or 866-834-4075.