Orange County Family Law Attorney Gregory W. Cabo Discusses Relocation Issues
As an Orange County family law attorney, Gregory Cabo has represented many clients in their most important legal matters. From divorce to child custody and spousal support to the division of assets, he helps men and women in Southern California understand their rights and secure a better future for themselves and their family.
One of the most common questions he gets from clients is about their rights after a divorce. When the two spouses separate, it’s natural for each to want to move on with their lives. Often, this includes a change of location.
If you are getting a divorce, it’s important for you to understand what the legal ramifications are in relocation. Hiring an Orange County family law attorney will keep you from making mistakes that may put you in legal jeopardy.
About Relocation
When you file for divorce, an automatic, temporary restraining order goes into effect immediately. It applies to the other party as soon as he / she is served with the summons and the petition.
You may be familiar with the idea of a restraining order from popular film and television, but this legal order works differently from the type of order that deals with abuse. It is standard language that is included on the summons of every petition for divorce.
Essentially, these orders prohibit the parties from moving minor children out of California without the other parent’s written permission or a court order. Since the marriage is ending and the legal bond that keeps the two parties connected is being removed, the law ensures that both parties have a say in the care and well-being of their children, unless the court has established otherwise. It’s a way of protecting both parties as well as their children.
More about the Automatic Temporary Restraining Order
An Orange County family law attorney should advise you about all of the other ramifications of divorce. The same temporary restraining order prevents you from taking significant financial steps that can impact your spouse.
This means that you are prohibited from cancelling insurance policies; giving away, transferring, selling, or encumbering property; or changing beneficiaries without a court order. You also have to notify your spouse before any large expenditure, and you need to be able to account for these decisions. Again, the policy is to protect both spouses while the divorce is pending.
Your attorney can help you to reach a final settlement or decision in your case. Once you’ve finalized your divorce, you will have greater freedom to manage your assets as you see fit.
Working with Gregory Cabo
As an experienced attorney, Gregory Cabo understands how to protect his clients through the divorce process and how to secure their rights. He also serves families in cases that require a probate law attorney. Orange County residents are encouraged to contact him for free telephone consultation by calling (714) 771-2227.