Relocation Notice

NOTICE OF INTENT TO RELOCATE

Table of Contents

1. Case Caption and Notice Header
2. Distance Threshold and Applicability
3. Required Notice Period
4. Required Contents Per Statute
5. Proposed Modified Custody and Visitation Schedule
6. Good Faith Statement
7. Objection Rights and Timeline
8. Certificate of Service
9. State-Specific Notes

1. Case Caption and Notice Header

STATE OF CONNECTICUT SUPERIOR COURT
JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF [________________________________]

Case No.: [________________________________]

NOTICE OF INTENT TO RELOCATE AND MOTION FOR PERMISSION TO RELOCATE PURSUANT TO CONN. GEN. STAT. § 46b-56d

TO: [NON-RELOCATING PARENT NAME], [ADDRESS], [CITY], [STATE] [ZIP]

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the undersigned parent intends to relocate the residence of the above-named minor child(ren) as set forth below. This notice is provided in connection with a motion filed pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes § 46b-56d.

2. Distance Threshold and Applicability

Current Residence of Child(ren): [________________________________]

Current Residence of Non-Relocating Parent: [________________________________]

Proposed New Residence: [________________________________]

Approximate Distance of Move: [____] miles

☐ The proposed relocation is within the State of Connecticut.
☐ The proposed relocation is to another state: [________________________________]
☐ The proposed relocation will have a significant impact on the existing parenting plan.

3. Required Notice Period

4. Required Contents Per Statute

(a) New Address and Contact Information

(b) New School Information

(c) Reasons for Relocation

The relocating parent seeks to relocate for the following reason(s):

[________________________________]
[________________________________]
[________________________________]

(d) Proposed Revised Custody and Visitation Schedule

See Section 5 below.

5. Proposed Modified Custody and Visitation Schedule

The relocating parent proposes the following modified custody and visitation schedule:

Regular Visitation:
[________________________________]
[________________________________]

Holiday Schedule:
[________________________________]
[________________________________]

Summer/Extended Visitation:
[________________________________]
[________________________________]

Transportation Arrangements:
[________________________________]
[________________________________]

Communication Schedule (Phone/Video):
[________________________________]
[________________________________]

6. Good Faith Statement

I, [RELOCATING PARENT NAME], hereby affirm and declare that:

☐ This relocation is sought in good faith and for a legitimate purpose.
☐ The proposed location is reasonable in light of the stated purpose.
☐ The relocation is in the best interests of the minor child(ren).
☐ I have made a good faith effort to propose a revised custody and visitation schedule that preserves the non-relocating parent's relationship with the child(ren).
☐ The information provided in this notice is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.

7. Objection Rights and Timeline

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO NON-RELOCATING PARENT:

Pursuant to Conn. Gen. Stat. § 46b-56d:

1. A motion for permission to relocate has been or will be filed with the Connecticut Superior Court.
2. You have the right to file an objection to the proposed relocation with the court.
3. You should file your objection promptly to allow the court to schedule a hearing before the proposed move date.
4. The court will hold a hearing at which the relocating parent must prove by a preponderance of the evidence that the relocation meets the statutory requirements.
5. The relocating parent may not relocate with the child until the court issues an order permitting the move, unless the parties reach a written agreement.
6. If you fail to respond, the court may proceed to rule on the motion without your input.

8. Certificate of Service

I, [RELOCATING PARENT NAME], hereby certify that on [__/__/____], I served a true and correct copy of this Notice of Intent to Relocate and the accompanying Motion for Permission to Relocate upon:

[NON-RELOCATING PARENT NAME]
[ADDRESS]
[CITY, STATE ZIP]

by the following method:

☐ Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested — Tracking No. [________________________________]
☐ Personal Service by [________________________________]
☐ Service in accordance with Connecticut Practice Book rules
☐ Other method as ordered by the Court: [________________________________]

______________________________________
Signature of Relocating Parent

______________________________________
Printed Name

______________________________________
Date

9. State-Specific Notes

Burden of Proof (§ 46b-56d)

The relocating parent bears the burden of proving, by a preponderance of the evidence:

1. The relocation is for a legitimate purpose
2. The proposed location is reasonable in light of such purpose
3. The relocation is in the best interests of the child

Best Interest Factors

Connecticut courts consider the following factors under § 46b-56d:

• Each parent's reasons for seeking or opposing the relocation
• The quality of the child's relationship with each parent, siblings, and other significant persons
• The age, developmental stage, and needs of the child
• The impact of the relocation on the child's physical, educational, and emotional development
• The feasibility of preserving the non-relocating parent's relationship through suitable modifications to the parenting plan
• The child's preference, if of sufficient age and maturity
• Whether either parent has a history of unreasonably denying or interfering with the other parent's right to parent
• Any other factor the court deems relevant

Court Approval Required

Connecticut requires that the relocating parent obtain court approval before moving with the child when the relocation significantly impacts the parenting plan. Moving without court permission may result in:

• Contempt of court
• Modification of custody in favor of the non-relocating parent
• An order to return the child to the original jurisdiction

Post-Judgment Context

Section 46b-56d applies specifically to post-judgment relocation proceedings (i.e., after a custody order has been entered). Pre-judgment relocations are governed by general custody principles under § 46b-56.

This template is based on Connecticut General Statutes § 46b-56d as of the last updated date. Laws are subject to change. Consult a licensed Connecticut family law attorney for advice specific to your situation.