Statutes require notice and, where objected to, judicial approval. Standards range from a presumption favoring the relocating primary custodian to a best interests analysis with no presumption.
Distance and notice thresholds vary substantially.
Alternative Names:
Move-Away Request|Relocation Petition
Why it Matters?
The applicable presumption determines the outcome more than the facts in many cases, since a jurisdiction presuming relocation serves the child's interests when sought by the primary custodian places the burden on the objecting parent, while a neutral standard does not. Notice requirements are also strictly enforced, and relocating without required notice supports both denial and a custody modification against the moving parent.
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What determines the outcome?
What are the consequences of moving without notice?
