A court can determine an order of custody in one state. Therefore, if the court in Georgia decided on custody, those laws would follow you to the new state. Once Georgia law has decided on custody, the new state cannot make or modify the existing order.
By doing this, it assures custody orders are handled in a manner that is consistent across the board. If you have questions about custody laws and relocation, the Law Offices of William R. Pike Law LLC can help.
Georgia Custody Laws
When you plan to relocate your child(ren) outside of Georgia, your attorney will advise you of the need for the other party’s consent alongside the court’s decision. In addition, your attorney will explain Georgia custody laws and other factors the court uses before granting relocation.
Some imperative factors a judge uses when considering the modification of a current child custody order include:
- The real motive for relocation.
- Child’s age and emotional health
- Impact of relocation on your child’s quality of life
- Impact of your child’s relationship with their non-custodial parent
- Child’s preference
- Employment opportunities for the custodial parent
- Dynamics of the new household
It would be best to have the expert legal advice of a Dallas family child custody lawyer like William R. Pike Law. William R. Pike Law knows about the Georgia custody laws moving out of state with children. Call us at 678-564-0199 today for a consultation appointment.
