relocation law include, but are not limited to:
- Except for certain exceptions, when both parents reside in Arizona and each has custody or parenting-time rights, at least 60 days advance written notice of intent to either move with the child out of Arizona, or move with the child more than 100 miles within Arizona must be given by either parent
- A parent will be sanctioned by the court if they fail to give this required notice unless the parent had “good cause”
- “Within 30 days after notice is made” the non-relocating parent can object to the relocation by petitioning the court for relief
- Whether the relocation is being made or opposed in good faith vs. to interfere with or to frustrate the relationship between the child and the other parent or the other parent’s right of access to the child.
- The prospective advantage(s) that the move will have for improving the general quality of life for the custodial parent and/or for the child.
- The likelihood that the parent who wishes to relocate with the child will continue to comply with parenting time orders.
- Whether the relocation will allow a realistic opportunity for parenting time with each parent.
- The extent to which moving or not moving will affect the emotional, physical or developmental needs of the child.
- The motives of the parents and the validity of the reasons given for moving or opposing the move—including the extent to which either parent may intend to gain a financial advantage regarding continuing child support obligations.
- The potential effect of relocation on the child’s stability.
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