Joint Custody - Address details

[OntarioDad]

My ex and I have joint custody of my child in a week on/week off type arrangement.

If I move residences, but am still within the same area, am I legally obligated to inform her of my new address?

There is nothing explicitly in our S.A. that addresses this, only that neitherof us will move more than 50km from the area.

[Mess]

Unless you are in a witness protection program, I think should go without saying that she has a right to know where her child is, in case of emergencies etc. Is there some reason why she shouldn't know?

[mominont]

I don't think that you need to get her "OK" to move.. but I think in the least you owe the other parent to have the address.

What does your common sense tell you?

[dadtotheend]

Further to what Mess and mominont said, it's not about legality, it's about what's right for the kid. Let that govern you.

[OntarioDad]

Thanks all.

In this case the situation is actually reverse. My suspicion is that the court likely does not really care if the mother moves. I guess I will find out!

Thanks

[NBDad]

If you are concerned about the possibility of the ex moving and not telling you (ie. or of moving them further away than the 50KM in your SA) then you need to get two additional clauses added to the order.

1. The parties agree they will not take the children out of the city/town/whatever with the intent to move, unless they have filed a motion with the court at least X days prior. (90, 60, 45, whatever)

2. The parties agree to notify the other in writing, of any change of contact information within 14 days of said change.

The second one is pretty standard to SA's.

You DO have a right to know where your children are living. Conversely your ex has that same right.