If a parent with a time-sharing or custody agreement wants to move more than 50 miles away with a child, they must follow a specific legal process known as a relocation action. This is to ensure that the move does not negatively impact the child’s best interests or the other parent’s time-sharing rights.
The process typically involves notifying the other parent and, if there is no agreement, obtaining court permission. The court will evaluate several factors, including the child’s established relationships, the reason for the move, and how it will affect the child’s well-being. This action is a legal necessity to protect the child’s right to have meaningful contact with both parents.
