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Relocation of Children

Mother and Son One of the realities of modern society is the likelihood of relocation as a result of an individual's work or career goals. This is a particularly delicate issue when faced by divorced couples sharing joint custody of their children. For attorneys who practice family law, this process is known as "child removal."

What Does Child Removal Involve?

Child removal cases occur if both parents have physical placement rights with a minor child and one parent (who must also have either sole or joint legal custody) wishes to either:

a) establish his or her legal residence with the child at any location outside Wisconsin;

b) establish his or her legal residence with the child at any location within Wisconsin that is at a distance of 150 miles or more from the other parent or

c) remove the child from Wisconsin for more than 90 consecutive days;

a special procedure must be followed, known as "removal," to notify the other parent of those intentions and to provide the opportunity for that parent to contest in circuit court the proposed removal.

How Can Loeb & Herman Help?

Our attorneys and legal staff realize that the most crucial aspects to removal cases are the best interests and well-being of the child or children. Attorney Gregg Herman co-authored the removal legislation in Wisconsin, and is known and respected throughout Wisconsin's legal community as an expert on the issue. As a result, our clients are assured that their cases are handled with the kind of expertise necessary to ensure the best possible outcomes for all parties involved in the case.

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