Opinion ID: 1693781
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Heading: three considerations

Text: Although sometimes articulated differently, other jurisdictions employ three broad considerations in deciding whether removal is in a child's best interests. First, the courts typically examine each parent's reasons for seeking or opposing the move. Second, the courts assess the potential that the move holds for enhancing the quality of life for the child and the custodial parent. Finally, the courts examine the impact such a move will have on contact between the child and the noncustodial parent (when viewed in the light of reasonable visitation arrangements). See, e.g., Tropea v. Tropea, 87 N.Y.2d 727, 665 N.E.2d 145, 642 N.Y.S.2d 575 (1996); Jones v. Jones, 110 Nev. 1253, 885 P.2d 563 (1994); In re Marriage of Herkert, 245 Ill.App.3d 1068, 615 N.E.2d 833, 186 Ill. Dec. 29 (1993); Yannas v. Frondistou-Yannas, 395 Mass. 704, 481 N.E.2d 1153 (1985); Cooper v. Cooper, 99 N.J. 42, 491 A.2d 606 (1984), modified, Holder v. Polanski, 111 N.J. 344, 544 A.2d 852 (1988).