PARENTAL RELOCATION

New York law requires a custodial parent to get court approval to relocate with a child.

The court will decide if the move is in the child's best interests, and will consider many factors, including:

• The reasons for the move

• The quality of the child's relationship with each parent

• The child's safety and the safety of each parent from abuse

• The child's education

• The stability of the new home environment

• The effect on visitation

• The effect on extended family relationships