Staten Island Child Custody Relocation Lawyer
Compassionate Legal Guidance from a Staten Island Family Attorney
Are you a divorced parent with child custody looking to relocate with your children? Or a divorced parent looking to challenge the unnecessary relocation of your co-parent with your children? Relocation can pose a stressful dilemma for even the most stable divorced families. Petitioning for a relocation with children—or contesting one—requires vigilant counsel ready to make your voice heard in the courtroom.
At The Law Office of Keith M. Casella, P.C., I bring more than 2 decades of legal experience as a Staten Island family law attorney to each case. I have handled a wide array of different divorce and family law matters for my clients and my proactive and compassionate approach ensures that the concerns and goals of my clients remain an absolute priority.
Do not face your relocation matter without a fierce advocate by your side. Call my team at (718) 550-4152 today.
Understanding the Best Interests of the Child in Relocation
The easiest way to understand the court's stance on relocation is to think of it as a re-evaluation of the custody arrangement. Just as when custody was decided, the best interests are the most important factor in rendering a decision.
Key Considerations for Relocation Petitions:
- Why does the custodial parent want to move?
- Will the move ultimately benefit the child?
- How will move affect the child's health? Their education?
- Will the move affect the parenting time of the non-custodial parent?
- Will the move affect the child's relationship with the non-custodial parent?
- Will the move affect the child's access to extended family?
- What are the child's ties to their current community?
- Will the move allow both parents continue to collaborate on the child's upbringing?
It's important to understand that even short distance moves by a custodial parent—that presumably wouldn't affect a custody arrangement—need to be approved by the court. If a custodial parent moves without notifying the co-parent or the court, the court is likely to consider it a violation of the custody agreement and may take action to alter the family's custody arrangement.
No matter what side of a relocation petition you might be on, I am ready to assist you. Fill out an online form to request a free, no-obligation consultation with my team.
Reviews From Our Valued Clients
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"They take your calls and answer questions without obligation. They're very nice to work with."So I am a recurring client of this firm. I first retained Keith Casella for a personal injury matter a few years back. While other attorneys told me I had a no case, Keith Casella was able to resolve my matter lucratively although I did not have "major injuries". I liked his demeanor and the fact that he was responsive to me despite how silly my questions were. Fast forward to now, I have since retained Mr. Casella for my divorce which was painful but my lawyer got it done for me. This law firm is my go to firm for questions and/or referrals. They take your calls and answer questions without obligation. They're very nice to work with.- Christopher
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"Mr Casella was excellent. He kept me informed about my case and was always accessible. He achieved a great resolution of my matter. I would highly recommend Keith Casella."I used Keith Casella for my personal injury lawsuit. I was involved in a terrible auto accident. Mr Casella was excellent. He kept me informed about my case and was always accessible. He achieved a great resolution of my matter. I would highly recommend Keith Casella.- Former Client
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"Keith Casella was very knowledgeable and continually kept me well informed on how the case was proceeding."I retained the services of Casella & Casella to handle the estate of my husband and to deal with a complicated family matter. Keith Casella was very knowledgeable and continually kept me well informed on how the case was proceeding. He was and continues to always be available for my endless questions. I felt like he always put my best interest above all. Mr. Casella is the type of lawyer we should all want in our corner and the type of lawyer other lawyers should strive to be like! Casella & Casella is definitely a name and number that I will keep handy for the next time I am in need of legal services.- Christine McKendry
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"I am pleased to say that the Casella's really did well by me. They fought for me and got me a fair result."I retained Casella and Casella for a divorce matter where i was the defendant. Divorce is never a good thing and I was expecting to be run through the mill, as they say. I mean both from my x-wife and from the attorneys. I am pleased to say that the Casella's really did well by me. They fought for me and got me a fair result.- Mike
