Moving

Everything is all boxed up, The movers are scheduled to come tomorrow. The kids school record are being sent to the new school. Medical records are copied and put in a box to be transferred to the new doctor in the new city. Mail has been forwarded. But wait-are you forgetting something? Nope, the children's non-custodial parent has the new address. Did you notify the child support office of your new address??? You should. What else might be effected by your move? Here is a few things to check before the move.

1. Send a copy of your new address to the child support office. Many offices require a copy of a driver's license of some sort of verification to change the address. In addition , the request must be in writing. Some offices may allow you to fax the request. Check with the local office 2. Consider the time delay. If you rely on the monthly or weekly child support check like most single parents, an interruption can be a costly move. Waiting for that child support check to be forwarded by the US Mail might mean the difference between those new uniforms and maybe a bounced check. Take into consideration that the time to change the address might be prior to the move. 3. Check your decree. If you are moving out of state, check to make sure there are no stipulations to your moving. For example, many decrees have conditions on moving. Be safe than sorry and check your decree/final judgment for conditions or approval. 4. Check with local statutes or check with a local attorney. Look at local statutes for any additional requirements that might be necessary prior to the move. The Internet links on this site can begin to provide you with some good resources. 5. If moving out of state, consider filing your decree with the new jurisdiction. Consult a legal professional in the new area to see determine the pros and cons of having your decree accepted in the new jurisdiction.

So when moving or planning a move, add the change of address or other requirements to your checklist. Happy trails!

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