05/29/2026
🌍✈️ Are you thinking about relocating with your child?
Keep in mind that the custodial parent must file a Notice of Intended Relocation, and the other parent has 30 days to object. If objections arise and no agreement is reached, the court will weigh eleven statutory factors to decide what’s in the best interest of the child.
Valid reasons like a new job, further education, or moving closer to family are key, but moves purely for personal reasons may not be approved. If relocation is approved, parenting plans can be adjusted to maintain meaningful bonds, ensuring time together remains a priority.
Reach out to Columbia Family Law Center at (253) 465-9812 for guidance today.