The Lawyer's Guide to Relocation:: From File to Trial

By Linda D Elrod

The prospective relocation of a parent with a child is a difficult case for the judge, lawyer, and all parties involved. This comprehensive and nuanced guide is an invaluable resource for lawyers who have clients who anticipate a possible future relocation or who are presently involved in trying to move a minor child from a jurisdiction.

The Lawyer's Guide to Relocation explores all potential aspects of a case, including:

Opening the file and ethical considerationsJurisdictional issuesInitial custody ordersDiscoveryChange of circumstancesExpert testimony on the best interests of the childMediationTrial processPreparing parenting plansInternational relocationAppeals

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1639056726
• ISBN13: 9781639056729
• Release Date: September 2025
• Publisher: American Bar Association
• Length: 534 Pages
• Weight: 1.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 8.9"