The Divorce Act Changes Explained

Relocation

Notice – persons with contact
(Section 16.96(1), Divorce Act)

New section

Notice — persons with contact

16.96 (1) A person who has contact with a child of the marriage under a contact order shall notify, in writing, any person with parenting time or decision-making responsibility in respect of that child of their intention to change their place of residence, the date on which the change is expected to occur, the address of their new place of residence and their contact information.
Old section

None.

What is the change

Anyone with contact with the child who is planning to move must notify in writing anyone with a parenting order. They must provide them with the planned moving date, new address and contact information.

Reason for the change

It is important for everyone with parenting time to have up-to-date contact information. From a practical perspective, each parent should know where their child goes during contact visits.

When

March 1, 2021.