What is the Relocation Act?
A parent with whom the children live most of the time must follow laws, called the Relocation Act, when the parent wants to relocate children to a different residence (changing where children live). The Relocation Act can be found by searching for “relocation act” at the Legislature’s Web site www.leg.wa.gov. Adults have a constitutional right to move their place of residence. Courts can, however, order adults not to move their minor children.This law only applies to parents who are no longer together and have a court ordered parenting plan. The Relocation Act has many requirements and iscomplicated. It is important to understand your rights and responsibilities under the Relocation Act.
