Dr. Joan Kelly of Corte Madera, California spoke at the State of the Family 2009 Symposium. She is a recognized expert on children's issues in divorce. In addition to being a therapist, she is involved in research and writing.
Several of Dr. Kelly's points are summarized here:
-Relocation does not benefit children whether the parents are married or divorced. It causes an increased risk of behavioral and academic problems by itself.
-Before relocating to a new area, the parents need to ensure that the move really is necessary.
-The attachment between a parent and a child can be disrupted if there is a move and frequent separation before the age of two. Any relocation should be held off until age three or older. Even then, frequent contact between the parent and the child is needed.
-If there are siblings present with them, children can tolerate longer periods of separation.
-The factors that place the children most at risk in relocation are: long geographic distance; moving parent is uncooperative; moving parent sees no benefit to contact; limited economic resources
In Virginia, for a court to approve relocation, there must be a showing that the move is in the best interest of the child and provides independent benefit to the child.
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