Question: What if I don't want the other parent to move away with the child?


Answer:  Relocation issues are very common in family court now. Regardless of the existence or not of a domicile restriction in the decree, the non-moving parent may ask the court to impose one. In fact, the court will entertain a hearing to determine if it is appropriate to issue a Temporary Restraining Order to prevent an imminent move on pretty short notice. This is frequently granted by the court if the non-moving parent has been involved with the child, pays child support, has a close relationship with the child, etc.