Q: If custodial parents want to move closer to the non-custodial parent, do we need to get a geo restriction modification?
We, the custodial parents, are allowed to live in Houston (Harris County) and the surrounding counties. If we want to move closer to the non-custodial parent, but slightly outside of the allowed counties, do we need to get permission from the court?
A:
If there is currently a geographic restriction in your court order, you can remove the geographic restriction either by agreement of the parties or by Court order.
If by agreement of the parties, you could draft a document that states something like "both parties agree that [custodial parent] is going to move to _________________ County". This document should be signed by BOTH parents and filed with the Clerk of the county in which the current court order is established.
If you want to get a court order, you can file a Petition to Modify Parent-Child Relationship and ask that the geographic restriction be changed. You can have a court order drafted that removes the geographic restriction; or in the alternative, add the new county to the geographic areas that is already in the court order. Both parties can sign the court order and submit to the Judge of the court that the current order is established for the Judge's signature.
I hope this information helps. Good luck to you.
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A: If the other parent agrees to letting you move closer hire a lawyer to do an agreed order.
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