Moving your child to a new location requires thoughtful planning and strong legal guidance.

When a parent wants to relocate — whether to another city, state, or a significant distance within North Carolina — it can impact custody, parenting time, and your child’s stability. Our North Carolina Child Custody Attorneys at Martine Law help you understand the legal requirements, evaluate your options, and build a plan that prioritizes your child’s best interests. We support both parents seeking relocation and those needing to protect their current custody rights.
Our Services
We offer complete relocation support tailored to your family’s circumstances:
- Filing or Responding to Relocation Requests
- Negotiating Updated Custody and Parenting Time Arrangements
- Court Hearings for Contested Relocation Cases
- Developing Long-Distance Parenting Plans
- Mediation and Conflict Resolution
- Enforcement or Modification of Existing Orders
What Sets Us Apart
We provide strategic guidance, strong advocacy, and clear communication in every relocation case:
In-Depth Knowledge
Experienced North Carolina Child Custody Attorneys familiar with relocation laws and requirements.
Child-Focused Approach
Solutions designed to support long-term stability and meaningful parent-child relationships.
Personalized Strategies
Every relocation plan is tailored to your goals and the realities of your family’s situation.
Reliable Guidance
We help you understand your rights, timeline, and legal options from start to finish.
Popular questions
Contact our North Carolina Child Custody Attorneys today for clarity, support, and answers to your relocation questions.
What is a relocation case?
A relocation case involves a parent seeking to move with a child in a way that affects custody or parenting time arrangements.
Do I need court approval to move with my child?
Yes. If the move impacts the other parent’s visitation or custody rights, court approval or a written agreement is typically required.
How do courts decide relocation cases in North Carolina?
Courts consider the child’s best interests, including educational opportunities, stability, parental involvement, and the reason for the move.
Can the other parent object to the relocation?
Yes. The non-moving parent can contest the relocation, and the court will evaluate both sides before making a decision.
Can relocation affect custody agreements?
Relocation often requires changes to custody, visitation, and long-distance parenting schedules.
Do I need a lawyer for a relocation case?
Relocation cases are complex. North Carolina Child Custody Attorneys help protect your rights, present your case clearly, and pursue the best outcome for your child.
Schedule your consultation today!
Our team will answer your questions and talk you through potential next steps.