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Relocating with Children
child custody order has been entered, a change in life circumstances could mean you have the opportunity to move to a new area for a new job. Or, in some circumstances, a parent realizes he/she needs to move to a different city to care for an elderly relative. If you share joint physical custody of your minor child with the child’s other parent, it is important to know you cannot simply make the decision to relocate without going through steps required under Maryland law. More specifically, you will need to request a modification of your child custody order. Then, you must provide notice of your plans to relocate.
We want to provide you with more detailed information about the process for relocating with children in Maryland.
After your divorce has been finalized and a Modification of a Child Custody Order
Under Maryland law, in order to relocate with your child, you must modify existing child custody arrangements. To modify custody, you must file a complaint to modify custody. Child custody modifications require the parent seeking modification to provide two things:- There has been a material change in circumstances; and
- Modification is in the best interest of the child.