Review the posture
We identify the existing custody order, the proposed move, notice requirements, deadlines and the relief being requested.
See Family Code § 3024 →Child custody • parental relocation • move-away
Move-away cases need a trial-ready plan.
When one parent wants to relocate with a child, the outcome can change custody, school, travel and the child’s relationship with both parents. Start with a paid consultation focused on your notice, motion, evidence and next court date.
See the move-away process
Choose a live time and pay securely through Wix Bookings. The paid appointment is confirmed and synced to Google Calendar; a consultation does not create an attorney-client relationship.
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Justin Kirk Tabayoyon
California family-law attorney • JKT Law Inc.
California family-law attorney • JKT Law Inc.
Justin’s first trial was a move-away case. He has handled California family-law matters for more than 13 years.
Focused service areaBay Area counties, Los Angeles County and San Diego County—not a statewide catch-all campaign.
Evidence mattersRelocation plans, parenting history, school and childcare, travel, notice and the child’s relationship with each parent.
Paid next stepWix Bookings confirms payment and appointment together, then emails the meeting details and document-upload instructions.
Is this the right search?
For parents who need a lawyer—not a research article.
- You received, or are preparing, a move-away request, notice or motion.
- You need to oppose a relocation or protect a workable parenting plan.
- You have a hearing, mediation date or trial deadline and need a concrete plan.
The California process
A move-away request usually starts with a noticed motion and ends with evidence.
Prepare the motion and evidence
Declarations, school and childcare plans, travel logistics, parenting history and other admissible evidence are organized around the child’s best interests.
Read Burgess →Prepare for the hearing or trial
Some counties add mediation or interim dates. Child interviews, an evaluation or minor’s counsel may also affect timing and cost before the evidentiary hearing.
Read LaMusga →California framework. Courts apply the child’s best interests and evaluate the effect of the move on the child and the relationship with the nonmoving parent. Case-specific advice requires a paid consultation.
Budget and scope
Plan for the real work before you pay for a click.
Typical starting budget: a straightforward move-away matter often needs an initial litigation budget around $10,000. A limited or unusually clean matter may differ after review.
What that work can include: the noticed motion, a motion hearing, required mediation, intervening court dates, child interviews or minor’s counsel, and preparation for the evidentiary hearing or trial.
Payment planning: a payment plan may be discussed, but the required deposit must be funded before trial. The consultation determines fit, scope and next steps; it does not guarantee representation.
Where this campaign is focused
Bay Area, Los Angeles and San Diego.
The campaign is limited to Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano and Sonoma Counties, plus Los Angeles and San Diego Counties. The consultation is remote; court coverage and travel are evaluated case by case.
JKT Law Inc. does not promise a result. This page is general information and is not legal advice.
Need to speak with the office? (800) 832-1091
Image is local context only; JKT Law Inc. is not affiliated with any court.
After booking
Keep the next step simple.
Choose a time and pay
Wix Bookings shows the current fee and available times before you confirm.
Receive the confirmation
Wix confirms the payment and appointment, syncs the time to Google Calendar, and emails the phone or Google Meet details.
Upload key papers
After the appointment is confirmed, use the secure request link for notices, orders, proposed move plans and important dates.
Upload documents after booking →Questions before you start
Know what this page can—and cannot—do.
Is this a free consultation?
No. This campaign is for paid consultations. The current fee and terms are displayed in Wix Bookings before payment is submitted.
Can you guarantee a move-away result?
No. A court decides based on the evidence and the child’s best interests. Burgess and LaMusga describe important California principles, but no case is decided by a webpage or a keyword.
What should I bring?
Bring the current custody orders, filed papers, hearing dates, proposed destination and timeline, parenting schedule, school or childcare information, and any notice already served.
When you are ready
Turn a relocation question into a litigation plan.
Start with a paid consultation. Wix Bookings confirms the payment and appointment and emails the meeting details and next steps.
See the move-away process
Choose a live time and pay securely through Wix Bookings. The paid appointment is confirmed and synced to Google Calendar; a consultation does not create an attorney-client relationship.