Parental moves and relocation from one part of the country to another can
A) become factors in decisions about changes in custody after custody has been settled
B) can become factors in the initial custody dispute because courts favor decisions that keep the parties in one jurisdiction
C) not become a problem in custody disputes because the court can easily choose on psychological grounds between one parent's right to move, and the other parent's right to have a relationship with the children
D) not become a problem because mental health professionals have worked out well validated methods to maintain relationships at a distance.

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Parental relocation can significantly impact custody arrangements, as it may affect the child's best interests and the ability of the non-relocating parent to maintain a relationship with the child. Courts often reconsider custody arrangements when a parent plans to move a significant distance.

Parental Moves and Relocation from One Part of the Country