May a parent move out of state while in custody of the child, if the move will materially affect the current time-sharing schedule of contact and access with the other parent?
A. The court would have to approve the move, after considering factors such as whether the move would be likely to improve the general quality of life for the parent and the child; the extent to which visitation rights have been allowed and exercised; whether a meaningful substitute visitation arrangement can be worked out, and whether the moving parent is likely to comply with it; and whether the cost of transportation is affordable by one or both parents.
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