Resolving Child Custody with our Child Relocation Lawyers

Parental relocations or “moveaway” cases can be very contentious and traumatic for all involved, especially for children who are caught between their warring parents.

At Flicker, Kerin, Kruger & Bissada LLP, we are passionate about helping parents resolve relocation disputes with diplomacy, when possible. When an amicable resolution is not possible, however, clients appreciate having our trial-tested lawyers on their side. Our decades of litigation experience, along with the fact that all our partners are Certified Family Law Specialists*, gives our California firm an edge in these challenging matters.

Calling Upon The Services Of A Custody Evaluator

In contested cases, the court is likely to appoint a mental health professional to serve as a custody evaluator. He or she will conduct a full custody evaluation in order to present a report to the court that will outline what he or she believes to be in the best interests of the children. Additional experts may also need to be involved, due to the nature of these high-conflict custody cases.

The custody evaluator will look at the following types of factors, among others, when compiling his or her report:

• The child’s emotional attachment to each parent and interest in stability and continuity of the custodial arrangement
• The distance of the proposed relocation
• The motivation behind the proposed move
• The ages of the children
• The children’s relationship with both parents
• The current custody arrangement and parenting plan
• What time-sharing schedule would be in the best interest of the child after the move
• The wishes of the children if appropriate

Exploring Creative Compromises

At Flicker, Kerin, Kruger & Bissada LLP, our attorneys take pride in helping clients develop innovative resolutions to their concerns. For example, some parents benefit from nontraditional moveaway agreements that utilize cutting-edge technology. Skype, FaceTime and other video-conferencing tools can potentially allow a parent to interact in real time with a child who is physically located in another state or even overseas.

To discuss a proposed relocation or related custody matter, contact Flicker, Kerin, Kruger & Bissada LLP in Menlo Park or San Ramon today.

*The State Bar of California’s Board of Legal Specialization