{"id":7171,"date":"2022-06-17T11:32:11","date_gmt":"2022-06-17T18:32:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jacksonwhitelaw.com\/arizona-family-law\/?page_id=7171"},"modified":"2024-01-24T15:50:04","modified_gmt":"2024-01-24T22:50:04","slug":"relocation-cases","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.jacksonwhitelaw.com\/arizona-family-law\/services\/relocation-cases\/","title":{"rendered":"Arizona Child Relocation Lawyer"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"7171\" class=\"elementor elementor-7171\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5eb0debd elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default exad-glass-effect-no exad-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"5eb0debd\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4a0de694 exad-glass-effect-no exad-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"4a0de694\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3101e59a exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3101e59a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 18-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">If you are in the midst of a custody battle, you likely need the help of an experienced attorney.<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-176bb38c exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"176bb38c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 18-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p>Custody battles frequently arise when one parent wishes to move, particularly when the new residence is out of state. Parents have a right to nurture their relationship with their child, which is difficult to do when they are separated from their child by distance. In light of this, courts are generally reluctant to approve out of state relocation unless it is genuinely in the child\u2019s best interest. Courts consider several statutory factors when determining whether a proposed move is in the child\u2019s best interest, including:<\/p><ul><li>The wishes of the child and parents as to where the child will reside.<\/li><li>How well the child is adjusted to his or her present environment.<\/li><li>The relationship between the child and the parents.<\/li><li>Which of the parents has primarily cared for the child.<\/li><li>Whether the parents are acting in good faith.<\/li><li>Whether the move will improve the child\u2019s quality of life and well-being.<\/li><li>The parent\u2019s motives for moving.<\/li><li>Other relevant factors.<\/li><\/ul><p>Whether you are moving or the other parent is moving, you may need to involve the court to protect your parental rights. An Arizona family law attorney is best equipped to deal with relocation issues.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-15188143 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"15188143\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"#contact\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Get Started<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a277282 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3a277282\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Child Custody Relocation Laws in Arizona<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5796445b exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5796445b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Child custody in Arizona is defined as &#8220;legal decision-making&#8221; for the child and visitation is known as &#8220;parenting time&#8221;. The term &#8220;child custody&#8221; is no longer used, effective January 1, 2013. The court can order one or both parties to have legal decision-making authority for the child(ren) and consider many factors, falling under A.R.S. 25-403. In the case of joint legal decision-making authority, both parents must work together to make decisions regarding the child. If one parent is granted sole legal decision-making authority, they make decisions about the child without consenting the other parent as long as it is within the best interests of the child.<\/p><p>Arizona&#8217;s court does not favor one parent over another, but finds in the best interest of the child. Care for the child is the most important issue following the separation or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jacksonwhitelaw.com\/arizona-family-law\/divorce\/\">divorce <\/a>of parents. As a note, this is information, not legal advice. This article acts to provide general information about legal decision-making and parenting time for a child. For legal advice, seek out an experienced lawyer to help with your specific case.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2fcfb9b9 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2fcfb9b9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Role of Arizona Wills<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-307ae1bc exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"307ae1bc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Arizona wills do the following:<\/p><ul><li>Name a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.azleg.gov\/ars\/14\/01201.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">personal representative<\/a> (often called an <a href=\"\/arizona-estate-planning\/executor-of-estate\/\">executor<\/a><b>)<\/b><\/li><li>Name a guardian for any minor children<\/li><li>Decide how an estate is distributed<\/li><li>Minimize <a href=\"\/arizona-estate-planning\/arizona-estate-tax\/\">estate taxes<\/a><\/li><li>Avoid lengthy probate<\/li><li>Protect hard earned property and assets<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b5148b2 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"b5148b2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"#contact\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Get Started<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-677ff832 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"677ff832\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Notice and Consent<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7974be6e exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7974be6e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Unless the legal decision-making parent is proposing a move as a result of the abuse of the child by the other parent, relocation is a fairly long process. In Arizona, if both parents are given to joint legal decision-making authority or parenting time and both parents live in the state, at least forty-five (45) days&#8217; advance written must be provided to the other parent before a parent may relocate the child.<\/p><p>The notice must be sent by certified mail, with a request for a return receipt. A parent who does not comply with the notification requirements will be sanctioned by the court. The court may also impose a sanction in accordance with the child&#8217;s best interests.<\/p><p>If the arrangement for relocation is made by a court order, or written agreement by both parties, and is dated within one year of the prospective move, a notice does not have to be sent by the legal decision-making parent relocating the child.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6e8d3ca6 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"6e8d3ca6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"#contact\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Get Started<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ae8ca6e exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ae8ca6e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Distance<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4016c7d3 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4016c7d3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>While most parents sharing joint legal decision-making authority decide to live within a reasonable distance to each other, it is not uncommon for the parent the child primarily lives with to relocate. It is courteous to inform the other parent of any moves, but the legal decision-making parent is not obligated to give notice unless the child&#8217;s relocation is out of state or further than one hundred miles from the child&#8217;s current home within the state.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f797556 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7f797556\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Petition of Relocation Prevention<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-341b8e02 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"341b8e02\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Custody battles frequently arise when one parent wishes to move, particularly when the new residence is out of state. Parents have a right to nurture their relationship with their child, which is difficult to do when they are separated from their child by distance. In light of this, courts are generally reluctant to approve out of state relocation unless it is genuinely in the child\u2019s best interest. Courts consider several statutory factors when determining whether a proposed move is in the child\u2019s best interest, including:<\/p><ul><li>The wishes of the child and parents as to where the child will reside.<\/li><li>How well the child is adjusted to his or her present environment.<\/li><li>The relationship between the child and the parents.<\/li><li>Which of the parents has primarily cared for the child.<\/li><li>Whether the parents are acting in good faith.<\/li><li>Whether the move will improve the child\u2019s quality of life and well-being.<\/li><li>The parent\u2019s motives for moving.<\/li><li>Other relevant factors.<\/li><\/ul><p>Whether you are moving or the other parent is moving, you may need to involve the court to protect your parental rights. An Arizona family law attorney is best equipped to deal with relocation issues.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6bedfe23 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"6bedfe23\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"#contact\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Get Started<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b505f23 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b505f23\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Good Faith Burden of Proof<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6056d9aa exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6056d9aa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Courts consider a number of factors when making the decision on a relocation of a child. All factors dictated under <a href=\"http:\/\/www.azleg.gov\/FormatDocument.asp?inDoc=\/ars\/25\/00403.htm&amp;Title=25&amp;DocType=ARS\">A.R.S. section 25-403<\/a> in addition to what is best for the child. The parent seeking relocation with the child must prove that the move is within the best interest of the child, in good faith, and for a legitimate reason. The court takes into account the child&#8217;s relationship with the non-moving parent and whether relocating will interfere with that relationship, the child&#8217;s relationship to their community, and if the child will be able to maintain the level of education, spiritual, and recreational activities if relocated. Other considerations include whether the move provides an advantage for the child&#8217;s quality of life, allows realistic opportunities for both parents&#8217; parenting time, and the emotional, physical, or developmental effects on the child&#8217;s stability.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ed358da exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ed358da\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Visitation Schedule, Travel Costs, and Modification of Child Custody<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a8bae1 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2a8bae1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Long distance moves can make visitation for the non-moving parent difficult. The relocating parent is not required to propose a visitation schedule, but the court will determine whether the move is within the child&#8217;s best interests. Remaining practical, the court will make arrangements to ensure that the child continues to have a meaningful relationship with both parents despite location.<\/p><p>In some cases of relocation, the moving parent allows for the child to have longer vacations with the non-moving parent as an act of good faith to continue the relationship between the child and the non-moving parent. However, regardless of distance, both parents are legally obligated to uphold the court&#8217;s decisions about parenting time and current orders. The court won&#8217;t deviate from any parenting plan or other written agreement unless it is no longer is in the child&#8217;s best interests.<\/p><p>To modify a legal decision-making and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jacksonwhitelaw.com\/arizona-family-law\/child-support-laws-arizona\/\">parenting time<\/a> order, a motion with the court must be filed. In most cases to make any change to the order, one year must pass since the original order, an allowance is made if there is reason to believe the child is in a poisonous environment, six months have passed since a joint legal decision-making was entered and the other parent has not followed through, or if evidence of domestic violence is present at any time during joint legal decision-making authority.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1cd74c35 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"1cd74c35\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"#contact\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Get Started<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-34dfec4 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"34dfec4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Access to Records<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-da32d61 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"da32d61\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Regardless of custodial status, both parents are entitled to access any and all information about the child as long as it is stated in the legal decision-making and parenting time agreement. This is true for most cases, unless the release of that information could place the child or parent(s) in danger. This includes prescription medication, school records, and any other information the court finds essential to maintaining the child&#8217;s physical, mental, moral, or emotional health. A court can limit the access to a child&#8217;s records if it is determined that the parent in question could put the child in danger.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f2cf13b exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5f2cf13b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">You Can Trust Our Family Law Team<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-898c50f elementor-section-content-top elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default exad-glass-effect-no exad-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"898c50f\" data-element_type=\"section\" 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