Orland Park, IL Parental Relocation Attorneys

Knowledgeable Attorneys Helping Parents Who Want to Move With Children in Orland Park, Illinois

If you are a parent, your children are likely to be your top priority. Their health and well-being is a consideration in every choice you make. If you are divorced or are no longer together with your child's other parent, you may have done your best to encourage your child to have a positive relationship with your former partner if at all possible. However, these relationships could be disrupted if you plan to relocate, so you will need to make sure you understand the legal issues that will need to be addressed in this situation.

When you share custody of a child with the other parent, and you are looking to move with your child to a new city or state, Illinois law requires you to take certain steps. By working with an experienced attorney, you can make sure you meet your legal requirements, and you can avoid issues that could lead to complications in the future. The team at The Foray Hurst Firm is here to help you pursue new opportunities, wherever they may lead you.

With our focus on providing legal help to members of the Black community, we know how complicated relocation cases can be. We can help address situations where a parent has children with multiple partners, which may require modifications to multiple child custody agreements during a relocation. We can also make sure child support issues will be handled correctly in these cases, ensuring that children will continue to receive the financial support they deserve.

Understanding Relocations in Illinois

Most divorced or unmarried parents have a parenting plan or child custody order in place to spell out each parent's rights, responsibilities, parenting time, and more. A parenting plan or order is important in providing the stability your child needs to thrive. Illinois law provides that an order for parental responsibilities can be modified if either parent or the child experiences a substantial change in circumstances. The law further states that moving a certain distance with your child constitutes a specific, substantial change in circumstances called a "relocation."

A relocation is a move by a parent and his or her child that is:

• More than 25 miles from a home located in Cook, Will, DuPage, Kane, McHenry, or Lake County to a new residence in Illinois;
• More than 50 miles from a home located in any other county to a new home in Illinois; or
• More than 25 miles from a home located in any Illinois county to a new home in any other state.

If you are intending to relocate, the law requires you to obtain the approval of your child's other parent. If he or she does not consent, you may petition the court to overrule the refusal. You must be able to show that your proposed move will benefit the child and that you are willing to foster the child's relationship with the other parent despite the new distance.

Serving Parents in Child Relocation Cases

The team at The Foray Hurst Firm represents parents of all types in relocation matters. If you are looking to move, we can help you demonstrate that the planned relocation will serve your children's best interests, and we can help you make the necessary modifications to one or more child custody orders. If the other parent has made plans to relocate, and you are concerned that your relationship with your child will be affected by the increased distance, we can provide the representation you need to contest the relocation or find solutions that will protect your parental rights.

We recognize that it can be difficult to balance your wants and needs with the best interests of your child, and we are here to provide the guidance you need. We will make sure you fully understand all of your available options, and we will represent you during legal proceedings while advocating for your rights and interests at all times.

Contact Our Orland Park, IL Parental Relocation Attorneys

Whether you are planning to make a significant move or need to respond to a relocation request from your child's other parent, The Foray Hurst Firm can provide the dedicated legal help you need. To schedule a confidential consultation, contact our Orland Park child relocation lawyers at 312-702-1293.