Child Relocation Agreement Template

This Child Relocation Agreement (the “Agreement”) is made as of [Effective Date] by and between:

Parent A: [Full Name], address: [Address]
Parent B: [Full Name], address: [Address]

Child(ren): [Name(s), DOB(s)]
Case/Court (Optional): [Court/County], Case No. [__]
Existing Order (If Any): [Date] (the “Existing Order”)

1. Purpose and Court Approval

1.1 The Parents agree to terms related to relocation that affects the child(ren)’s residence and parenting schedule.
1.2 This Agreement is intended to be: ☐ effective upon signature ☐ subject to court approval (if required).
1.3 If court approval is required and not obtained, the Existing Order remains controlling.

2. Relocation Details

2.1 Relocating Parent: ☐ Parent A ☐ Parent B.
2.2 Current Child Residence: [Address/City/State].
2.3 New Child Residence: [New Address/City/State].
2.4 Planned Move Date: [Date].
2.5 Reason for Relocation (Optional): [Job/family/support/cost of living].
2.6 School/Childcare Plan (Optional): [New school info if known].

3. Notice and Information Sharing

3.1 Relocating parent provided notice on [Date] and will provide updates as needed.
3.2 Updated contact information: phone/email: [__].
3.3 Each parent will share school and medical information and emergency contacts promptly.

4. Updated Parenting Time Schedule

4.1 New regular schedule (select one approach and customize):
☐ Long-distance schedule with extended school breaks to non-relocating parent
☐ Alternating holidays and extended summer time
☐ Monthly visits of [__] days when feasible
☐ Other: [Describe]

4.2 Holiday Schedule: [Thanksgiving, winter break, spring break, birthdays].
4.3 Summer Schedule: [Weeks + exchange dates].
4.4 Make-Up Time: [Rules].

5. Transportation and Travel Costs

5.1 Exchanges will occur at: [Airport/city/meeting point].
5.2 Transportation responsibility: ☐ Parent A ☐ Parent B ☐ shared.
5.3 Travel costs (select):
☐ split 50/50
☐ split by income: []% / []%
☐ relocating parent pays [__]%
☐ other: [Describe]

5.4 Reimbursement due within [__] days after receipt upload.

6. Communication (Virtual Visitation)

6.1 The child may have phone/video contact with the other parent: [Frequency + times].
6.2 Parents will not interfere with scheduled calls except for emergencies.

7. Passports and Travel Consent (Optional)

7.1 Passports: ☐ child has passport ☐ will obtain; custody of passport: [Parent].
7.2 Travel consent: Each parent will cooperate with reasonable travel consent forms consistent with this Agreement and any court orders.

8. Decision-Making and Expenses

8.1 Legal decision-making/custody remains: ☐ joint ☐ Parent A ☐ Parent B (unless changed by court).
8.2 Child support review/modification: ☐ not addressed ☐ will be recalculated ☐ addressed in separate agreement/order.
8.3 Extra expenses: [Medical, extracurricular] split: []% / []%.

9. Disputes and Changes

9.1 Disputes: ☐ mediation ☐ parenting coordinator ☐ court.
9.2 Changes must be in writing and agreed by both parents (and approved by court if required).

Signatures

Parent A: [Full Name]
Date: [Date]
Signature: ___________________________

Parent B: [Full Name]
Date: [Date]
Signature: ___________________________