How should couples discuss whether children will relocate after a remarriage?
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Discuss the child's welfare, existing residence arrangements and any required permissions before treating relocation as part of the marriage plan.
Consider schooling, care, contact with the other parent and the child's own views according to age and circumstances. Cross-border moves may raise separate legal and immigration questions. Obtain qualified advice before making commitments or changing arrangements. Agreement between prospective spouses alone does not settle every other person's rights or establish that moving is appropriate for the child.
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Convention on the Rights of the Child: text
UNICEF / United Nations
Best interests and family-rights principles; does not replace local custody, guardianship or relocation advice.Source checked:
View sourceWhat Your Child is Experiencing When You Remarry
American Academy of Pediatrics, HealthyChildren.org
Children's adjustment and relationships; no research prevalence figures or universal emotional response is claimed.Source checked:
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