What Happens To Custody When One Parent Needs To Relocate?
By: LawInfo
Should a parent need to relocate, the court will continue to use the “best interests” standard in determining where the child will go. There are federal laws that prohibit a parent from simply taking a child and moving without consent of the court or the other parent.
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