Q: If the non custodial parent moves, how does that affect the custody court order?
Our court order states our daughter can go to her dads house for 24 hours, 5PM on Fri to 5PM on Sat. For the last ten years, we have been doing our own thing and she stays with him for the whole weekend. He has now moved out of Shasta County to Santa Rosa. How does this effect our court order?
A: Under California law, the relocation of a non-custodial parent does not automatically alter the existing court-ordered custody arrangement. However, if the move materially affects the current custodial schedule, either party can request a modification of the custody order to reflect the changed circumstances. It would be advisable for both parties to communicate and possibly agree on a new arrangement that accommodates the move, and if an agreement is reached, to formalize it through a modification of the court order to avoid potential disputes in the future.
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