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Mobility or Relocation issues in family law arise when one parent wants to move to a new location, has children involved, and the other parent opposes the move.
Our Kelowna relocation family lawyer will help you understand your rights and navigate the legal process effectively.
In most cases, a minor move is a non-issue. It is in circumstances where the parent’s move is such a change that it affects parenting time and disrupts the existing arrangements that are in place. Cooperation, negotiation, and/or compromise come into play in this situation.
As a last resort, an application to the Court is made to determine whether the move is in the child’s best interest.
The specific procedure that one must follow depends on the following:
Relocation is a move by either the parent/guardian or parent/guardian and child/children that would affect the other guardian’s relationship with the child/children. This is usually a long-distance move to another geographical region that disturbs the existing parenting arrangements.
Whether your move is around the corner or to a new city or province, it is best to speak to all individuals involved in the day-to-day life of the children. This includes people with “contact,” which are usually grandparents or other significant family members, as well as all other guardians, which is generally the other parent.
Developing a solid plan that maintains the other guardian and contact people’s relationship with the child/children will make the plan a success and possibly result in you avoiding Court.
As stated above, the procedure is slightly different depending on whether the agreement or court order was made according to the Family Law Act, BC, or the Divorce Act. In the case of the Family Law Act, the lack of a written agreement or court order involves proceeding under a different section of the Family Law Act.
Where an agreement or court order exists, both statutes require notice to be given to the other guardians or individuals with contact if a guardian plans to relocate. Specific forms can provide information, such as the date of the proposed move and the new address.
Our Kelowna relocation family lawyer can help you navigate the process and advocate for the best outcome for you and your child.
Effective communication is the key to resolving any dispute. It starts at your initial meeting with our family lawyer as we discuss the reasons for contacting us, the nature of your dispute and your desired goals and outcomes.
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