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Any legal issues involving child custody and visitation can create great strain and anxiety. Of all the issues that impact child custody rights, nothing causes greater stress than when one parent wants to relocate a great distance with the children. If you have primary physical custody of your children and want to move, you have to get permission from either the court or from the other parent. If you are opposed to such a move, you have legal rights. No matter what side of this issue you are on, you need a lawyer who can protect your rights throughout the legal process.
I am Vista family lawyer Paula D. Kleinman. For more than 20 years, I have led my clients to positive resolutions to difficult family situations. Contact my law firm today.
Before changes in California law, parents with primary physical custody had the ability to move great distances with their children without court intervention. Now, courts have wide discretion in determining whether a custodial parent can move. The non-custodial parent must show the court that a move will cause significant detriment to the children. The court is required to consider a number of factors when determining whether or not to modify a custody order:
Whether you want to move with your children or do not want your children to move, I will put forth a compelling case for you.

Move-away issues are some of the hardest issues in any family dispute. Call at 760-542-6072 or email my law firm to schedule your free initial consultation.
I have been dealing with custody of my children on and off for 7 years. Paula is the first attorney to not only genuinely care about my children and their best interest, but has been…
Paula & her team were extremely helpful with my case. They took the time to listen to me and worked hard for my benefit. I would highly recommend Paula to a family member or friend.
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Paula and her team were amazing to work with! She helped me in a high conflict case - get full custody, a permanent restraining order and a move away out of state. Absolutely recommend 10/10.
I had a very contentious divorce and my first lawyer was not a good communicator. Once I turned my case over to Paula and Alyssa, I was kept well informed about everything going on in…
Working with Paula Kleinman and her team was exactly what I needed during a really difficult time. Paula is sharp, fearless, and has this raspy, no-nonsense energy that made me feel like I had someone…
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