A relocation lawyer is a legal professional who specializes in cases where a parent or guardian wishes to move with a child to a different geographical location, which could potentially disrupt the existing custody or visitation arrangements. This is often a complex area of family law due to the potential impact on the child and the rights of the other parent or guardian.

In Ontario, Canada, the relocation of a child is governed by the Divorce Act for married or previously married couples, and the Children’s Law Reform Act for unmarried couples who have a child together. As of March 1, 2021, a parent or person with parenting time or decision-making responsibility who wishes to relocate either themselves or the child must give 60 days’ notice to the other parent or person with parenting time or decision-making responsibility.

A relocation lawyer can provide advice on the legal requirements for relocation, assist in drafting the required notice, represent a parent in court if the relocation is contested, and advise on the potential impacts of relocation on existing custody or visitation arrangements.

If you are considering relocation or defending against a claim for relocation, please do not hesitate to contact our office so you can be as proactive as possible.

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