Roddy says Nevada bars the custodial parent from permanently removing the child from the state without court permission. On the other hand, some states say the custodial parent has the absolute right to move and the burden is on the other parent to file a restraining order. It's a battle that's being fought in family courts across the country. Peter Herard of Palm Springs, Fla., says his ex-wife wanted to take their two children, ages 9 and 5, and move to Georgia to be closer to her family. The model of Mom getting sole custody and Dad appearing on the Fourth of July has pretty much been abandoned.
Dads are more involved.
It might have worked out to be more time with them but it wouldn't have been consistent. The judge apparently didn't think it was a good idea either. Herard won his court case and his ex-wife and children remain in Florida. Move has to improve quality of life Relocating to be nearer to family is a reason courts will often accept, says Roddy, but the custodial parent needs to show the move will result in an improved financial situation or that the extended family could provide a more stable family life. Relocating for a better job or to further training or education also are reasons that courts look at favorably, but those reasons will be discounted if the court thinks the custodial parent is vindictive.