Full question:
Do you have a consent agreement form for relocating with children after divorce?
- Category: Divorce
- Subcategory: Child Custody
- Date:
- State: National
Answer:
While I can't provide a specific consent agreement form, relocation terms are usually outlined in your divorce decree or parenting plan. If the custodial parent wishes to move and the other parent objects, courts in most states can decide if the move is in the children's best interest. Courts typically consider:
- Whether the move will enhance the child's school or community.
- The custodial parent's motives—whether they aim to harm the non-custodial parent.
- The non-custodial parent's motives in resisting the move.
- The ability of the non-custodial parent to maintain significant contact with the child.
- The existing relationship between the non-custodial parent and the child.
- The impact on the child's relationships with grandparents and other important figures in their life, as well as their connection to their culture.
In cases where relocation requests are denied, a common theme is that the non-custodial parent has been actively involved in the child's life, attending visitations regularly and fostering a close, supportive relationship.
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