31(H): CUSTODIAL PARENT RELOCATION - CHECKLIST IF SHARED PARENTING ORDER IN PLACE, PLEASE CONSULT WITH A CASEHANDLER BEFORE SENDING THIS PACKET 1 . Generic Cover Letter 2. Relocation form/instructions 3. Grievance Form American LegalNet, Inc. www.USCourtForms.com>>>> 2 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS INFORMATION FOR CUSTODIAL PARENTS WISHING TO RELOCATE If you wish to move from the address stated in your custody papers or th e address which you had when you were last in court, O.R.C. Section 3109.051(G) requires that you m ust give notice of your intent to relocate to the non-custodial parent, the court which issued the order, and the C hild Support Enforcement Agency prior to your relocation intention to relocate. A form for that purpose is enclos ed. You must file the original with the court and send copies to your ex-husband and CSEA. You should do this be fore you relocate. Keep a copy for yourself PLEASE SEE THE ENCLOSED SAMPLE. You must have a good reason to move if there will be a change in visitat ion access. Changing jobs or moving to help an ill family member may be good enough reasons; moving t o disrupt visitation, is not. It may be a good idea to talk to the non-custodial parent to see whether he or she agrees to your move. If the move is okay with them, you should indicate that on your the enclosed form. If not, y ou may have to have a hearing. On receipt of the notice, the Court, on its own motion or on the motion of the non-custodial parent, may schedule a hearing with notice to both parents to decide whether the bes t interest of the child has changed due to the change in residence. If old enough, the court may interview the chil d(ren) to determine his/her feelings about the move. The Court or the non-custodial parent may oppose your relocating. If the re is a fight, the court will schedule a hearing about your moving. The court will determine if it in the childs best interests. If the non- custodial parent should fight for custody, call us back immediately. Rem ember that Ohio retains jurisdiction of divorce matters, and a new court will not be able to determine custody. American LegalNet, Inc. www.USCourtForms.com>>>> 3 IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS COUNTY, OHIO Case No. Plaintiff, V. JUDGE Defendant. NOTICE OF INTENT TO RELOCATE The Plaintiff /Defendant (circle one) in this case hereby gives notice of his/her intent to relocate. His/Her former address was His/Her former current address as of will be Respectfully submitted, Signature Address American LegalNet, Inc. www.USCourtForms.com>>>> 4 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing Notice of Intent to Reloca te was served upon the following persons by regular U.S. mail this day of ,20 I Non Custodial Parent Name Non custodial parents address 2. Court Name Courts address 3. Child Support Enforcement Name Child Support Enforcements address Plaintiff/Defendant American LegalNet, Inc. www.USCourtForms.com