Factors Considered in Relocation Cases in New Jersey
In assessing a custodial parent’s request to relocate the Court is also required to address additional factors. They are:
- Reasons given for the move;
- Reasons given by the non-custodial parent for opposing the move;
- The history between the parties as it relates to the positions of the parties in supporting/opposing the move;
- Will the child have access to educational, health, and recreational activities at least equal to what the child enjoys in New Jersey;
- Whether there are equal or superior accommodations for children who have specific needs or talents available in the new state;
- The ability of the parties to develop a parenting time schedule that will allow the non-custodial parent to maintain a full and continuous relationship with the child;
- The likelihood that the custodial parent will foster the children’s relationships with the non-custodial parent once the move takes place;
- The effect of said move on the ability of the parties to have a continuous relationship with extended families;
- Children’s preference (depending on age);
- If a child is approaching his or her senior year in high school, a move should generally not be permitted until after graduation;
- The ability of the non-custodial parent to move;
- Any other factor bearing on the children’s best interest.
The weight the Court will place upon any of the above mentioned factors will vary from case to case so it is important that you and your attorney discuss each factor to determine how to present your case to the Court.
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