What to do if I share joint custody if I am requesting relocation with child to another state?
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What to do if I share joint custody if I am requesting relocation with child to another state?
What needs to happen first? I can’t seem to find to any form for “intent to relocate”. And do I add the benefits of the the move related to the child in the letter to he other parent or in the notice to the court?
Asked on November 26, 2012 under Family Law, Georgia
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
I apologize but the research I have done on the issue of relocation in Georgia does not show such a form or notice as you state here. There is a relocation statute that has to do with changing residences but it is not specific to out of state. Here is that link:
http://www.lrcvaw.org/laws/garelocation.pdf
Now, a letter seems to suffice. If, however, the non-custodial parent objects what now happens in Georgia is that a new hearing on custody will take place and the courts will now look to the best interest of the child on the move on a case by case basis rather than making any presumptions as it did under previous case law. I might speak with an attorney. Good luck.
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