Child Relocation Assessment Wizard
Relocating with a child after separation involves strict legal notice requirements and specific factors courts weigh. This wizard walks through your proposed move, current parenting arrangement, and the other parent's likely response to give you a personalized risk assessment and evidence checklist.
The Proposed Move
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much notice do I need to give before relocating with my child?
Under Ontario's Divorce Act, a parent must give at least 60 days' written notice before relocating with a child, including the proposed date, the new address, and a proposed new parenting arrangement — regardless of the distance involved.
Can the other parent stop the move?
If the other parent has parenting time, decision-making responsibility, or contact and objects within the notice period, the move generally cannot proceed until the issue is resolved by agreement or a court order.
Does this wizard predict whether I can relocate?
No. This tool identifies the factors relevant to your specific situation and required next steps — it does not predict a court outcome. Relocation decisions are highly fact-specific.
What factors do courts consider in a relocation case?
Courts consider the reasons for the move, the impact on the child's relationship with each parent, whether the relocating parent has proposed a workable new parenting arrangement, any existing order provisions, and the child's own views where appropriate.
Do I still need to give notice if we already have a shared parenting schedule?
Yes. Notice requirements apply regardless of the current schedule, though courts generally scrutinize relocation requests more closely when the move would significantly disrupt an existing equal or shared parenting arrangement.
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