You will need a custody arrangement as part of your divorce, separation or other legal proceeding involving children. An out-of-state custody arrangement is for parents who live in separate states.
An out-of-state custody agreement generally grants one parent sole physical custody and the other parent visitation rights. Although children benefit from spending time with both parents, courts don't want to force excessive travel.
If a parent who shares joint custody moves to another state, custody generally transfers to the other parent because children tend to do best in a place they're familiar with.
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Parents are encouraged to create an out-of-state custody arrangement together because they are the experts on their family. As long as the court finds their agreement reasonable and good for the children, it will give approval.
Here are some other ways to create an out-of-state custody arrangement:
All of these people can use the Custody X Change app to create an out-of-state custody arrangement. The software is easy enough for parents to use, but thorough enough to meet a law professional's standards.
An out-of-state custody arrangement includes the same topics as a standard custody arrangement:
There is no one-size-fits-all custody arrangement for families.
Here are some things to consider as you customize your arrangement:
Look at common long-distance schedules to get you started on the visitation schedule. You can customize any schedule in the Custody X Change app.
If any part of your out-of-state custody arrangement is not working, you need to revise it.
There are many reasons why you may need to revise, such as:
To revise your custody arrangement you must propose changes to the court and ask for approval. File your request in the court where the custodial parent lives.
You can use Custody X Change to draft your revised arrangement. The app stores your original arrangement until you're ready to modify it.
The judge will ask why the revisions are necessary and how they'll help your children. Having evidence makes the judge much more likely to sign off. For example, you may present a parenting journal with notes about how the current arrangement has been working.
Creating a custody arrangement on your own can feel overwhelming. You have to be sure to use airtight legal language and can't omit any required information.
Use technology to take the guesswork out of the equation. The Custody X Change app walks you through each step of creating a comprehensive custody plan.
The result is a professional document that demonstrates your competence as a parent and secures your child's future.
The easiest and most reliable way to make custody arrangements is with Custody X Change.
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