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Should a Custodial Parent Need Court Approval to Move?

Though each case involving relocation must be viewed individually, with the best interest of the children remaining the primary concern of parents and the courts, serious work must be done to meet the challenges of our changing society.

18 minute read October 29, 2012 at 11:44 AM
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Karen Meislik
Should a Custodial Parent Need Court Approval to Move?

The world is changing and our courts are playing catch-up. Today, the average American moves about a dozen times over his or her lifetime. Nearly 14% of children under 17 change addresses at least once a year.

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