After completing the divorce process, parents establish new routines and do their best to share custody effectively while providing care for their children and maintaining positive parent/child relationships. Maintaining consistent routines and schedules for physical placement is one of the best ways parents can help children become accustomed to the changes they have experienced. However, this consistency can be threatened if a parent chooses to move a significant distance away and requests modifications to visitation schedules or other aspects of child custody.

In Wisconsin, there are specific guidelines under the law for parental relocation. A parent who is concerned about an ex’s plans to move with a child may be able to take steps to contest the relocation. In these situations, an experienced attorney can provide invaluable legal help and ensure that a parent will be able to protect their parental rights.