Can a single parent move with joint custody?

Debrina L. Washington is a New York-based family law attorney and writer, who runs her own virtual practice to assist single parents with legal issues. Child custody relocation isn’t uncommon following a divorce or separation. But there are rules parents should keep in mind before moving.

Why did my only child move to California?

When Tom, my only child, moved to California, I was not thrilled. One of the reasons my former husband and I settled in the Philadelphia area was that so many people who were raised here, stay here. I know people whose kids go to the same elementary school they did.

Where did my only child move away from?

My kid now lived about as far away from his mother as he could and still stay on the continental US. It could be worse, I told myself. I had friends whose grown kids lived in Paris. Australia. Israel. Still? To quote Luke Skywalker, I had a bad feeling about this. Three years later ? I‘m singing a different tune.

Is it safe for parents to move with kids?

But there are rules to protect the best interests of the children that parents should keep in mind before moving. Even if you’re facing tough economic times and feel you have no other choice, be sure to weigh the following considerations before you relocate with your kids.

Can a parent move on from an adult child?

Few parents move on with such abandon. Most, on some level, hold out hope for reconciliation. But staring at the silent telephone, desperately waiting for the uncertain return of your adult child can lead to despair.

My kid now lived about as far away from his mother as he could and still stay on the continental US. It could be worse, I told myself. I had friends whose grown kids lived in Paris. Australia. Israel. Still? To quote Luke Skywalker, I had a bad feeling about this. Three years later ? I‘m singing a different tune.

When Tom, my only child, moved to California, I was not thrilled. One of the reasons my former husband and I settled in the Philadelphia area was that so many people who were raised here, stay here. I know people whose kids go to the same elementary school they did.

Can a single mother raise a child without a father?

As a single mom raising a son, it would be very difficult to rear a child without a father. His father is supposed to be there to guide his way into gentlemenhood. As a mother, it would be hard to assume that role. Moreover, as a woman, you will not be able to demonstrate gender roles and expectations to your son.