Under the Divorce Act and the Children's Law Reform Act either parent, grandparents, or friends have the right to request custody of a child. The law does not disregard the possibility that a person or persons other than the natural parents may be custodial guardians. A person who is given the right to custody of a child by the court has the right to rear the child in making proper and ethical decisions in regard to health, maintenance, and education.
All situations are unique.
This has been a major dilemma in the family law world, because a move outside the province may not be in the best interest of the child. The court also understands that custodial parents do not want to be trapped in a province when the non-custodial parent has the ability to come and go as they please. The court will consider many factors when a situation of moving arises. Much of this depends upon the child's age . The older the child, the more influence he or she will be able to exert on the court.