There are many reasons why parental relocation may become an issue after parents divorce or separate. When one parent plans to move with their children, the other parent may become concerned about how this will affect the children and their relationship. The parent who is not moving may worry that they will have less time with their children, that they will be less involved in decisions about how their children will be raised, and that longer travel times and additional expenses will be required to transport children between the parents’ homes. 

When addressing these concerns and determining whether it may be possible to contest a parental relocation, parents will need to understand what issues a family court judge may consider when making decisions about modifications to child custody. By working with a lawyer who has experience representing clients in contested family law cases, parents can determine what steps to take to protect their rights and maintain positive relationships with their children.