One of the most challenging cases for family law lawyers is a request for a change of legal residence in a custody case. To be successful on either side of the request, you need to thoroughly analyze the statutory factors, carefully draft your pleadings, and find creative solutions.
- Develop a strategy to obtain or oppose a change of legal residence
- Prove that the change in legal residence will or will not destroy the established custodial environment (ECE)
- Anticipate evidentiary issues that can arise at the hearing