The Divorce Act Changes Explained

Parenting Orders

Relocation
(Section 16.1(7), Divorce Act)

New section

Relocation

(7) The order may authorize or prohibit the relocation of the child.
Old section

None.

What is the change

A court can include a relocation decision in a parenting order.

Reason for the change

Since relocation is a change in residence that is likely to have a significant impact on the child, changes to a parenting order would be required if a relocation occurs. Therefore, this provision specifies that decisions about relocation should be part of a parenting order or variation order in respect of a parenting order.

When

March 1, 2021.