Carlock Gormley Hight

Dallas Family Law Attorneys Providing Compassionate Professional Legal Assistance in a Time of Personal Crisis

Texas Parental Relocation • Complex Divorce • Child Custody • Modifications • Grandparents' Rights • Out of State Visitation • Mediation

Few things are more heart-wrenching than negotiating child custody and visitation agreements, only to have one of the parents move out of state and throw the family dynamics back into turmoil.

When you contact our family law firm of Carlock Gormley Hight, in Dallas, Texas, you can count on our 50 years of combined legal experience on your side to resolve all of the legal issues related to long-distance parenting.

Just as in complex divorce cases there are unique circumstances involved in wealthier families experiencing parental relocations. Because these cases tend to be fact-specific, there are no hard and fast rules that judges follow. The courts consider the reasons of the move and accessibility, among other things, in their analysis.

It is difficult to co-parent when separated by long distances. However, there are a number of ways that an absent parent can stay in contact:

• What if the wealthier parent can afford to send the child plane tickets to visit?
• Are e-mail exchanges a substitute for actual face-to-face visits?
• Is it sufficient for a non-custodial parent to view a video image of his or her child streamed over the Internet every night if he or she can't be there in person?

Our parent relocation attorneys will be happy to use our comprehensive collaborative law and mediation skills to help you create the healthiest environment and stable relationships that are in the child’s best interest. As with all post-divorce modifications, our lawyers recommend reviewing all visitation and custody agreements every three years to see if any adjustments need to be made.

Contact Us Today to Set Up An Appointment

Our family law firm is conveniently located in Preston Center in North Dallas, adjacent to the Park Cities and Preston Hollow, away from the congested traffic and parking hassles of downtown Dallas. For successful and results-oriented legal advice tailored to your family’s needs, call (214) 346-0306. We believe in helping clients every step of the way and can offer referrals to capable therapists and financial planners to help you work through your Texas parental relocation issues.