Appealing a Child Relocation Decision
Nevada Lawyers Handling Family Law Appeals
The stakes are high in child relocation cases. The parent who wants to move away usually has very important reasons for wanting to do so. The future direction of their life is at stake in the court's decision. The parent who remains in Nevada is, of course, fearful of losing their relationship with their child should the relocation be approved.
Whatever the court decides, it is likely that someone will be unhappy. If the court made an error in its decision that led to injustice, however, it may be possible to file an adverse child relocation appeal with the Nevada District Court.
The child custody attorneys of Ciciliano & Associates, LLC handles child custody appeals, including appeals of child relocation decisions, for parents throughout Nevada. Contact our Las Vegas law office or call us at 702.487.3530 to schedule a consultation.
Ensuring Correct Trial Procedure and Proper Consideration of the Facts
Dissatisfaction with the results of a child relocation decision is not enough for an appeal to be granted. An appeal also cannot be taken because a parent disagrees with how the judge balanced the appropriate factors in determining whether the move was in the best interest of the children.
An appeal can be brought when legal errors or fundamental errors of fact had an impact on the outcome of the case. For example, a judge may have applied the wrong factors in determining whether a parent who shares joint custody should be allowed to move away. A child relocation decision could also be appealed if the judge used the correct factors but did not give them all adequate or proper consideration.
Examples of situations where a child relocation appeal might be appropriate include:
- The court failed to consider evidence of the necessity of the move
- The court applied the legal standard or factors to be considered in a primary custody situation in a case where the parents share joint custody
- The court relied upon assumptions or bias rather than evidence in the record
- The outcome of the case was based on improper evidence or improperly denied motions
Appellate work is complex and fact-specific, and a the success of an appeal is highly dependent upon the specific facts of individual case. The attorneys of Ciciliano & Associates, LLC have successfully handled a number of child relocation appeals for parents who believed that the decision to approve or deny a relocation was made in error.
Our appellate lawyers will review your case and give you an assessment of your chances in appeals court. Whether or not we handled your initial relocation case, we can handle your appeal.
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Contact our Las Vegas law office online or call 702.487.3530 to arrange for a confidential consultation with one of our attorneys.
