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Navigating Relocation Laws: Understanding the 75-Mile Threshold
Hi, I’m Tulsa Dads.Law attorney Clint Hastings. I practice here in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and I focus on fathers’ rights.
This is a great question—why is 75 miles the threshold for relocation issues involving children? It may seem arbitrary, but that’s the line the legislature has drawn. If a parent intends to relocate a child more than 75 miles from their principal residence, they must follow a formal legal process, including providing notice and allowing the other parent an opportunity to object.
What Happens if You Move Your Child Less Than 75 Miles?
Moving under 75 miles can still create significant problems—especially if the move takes the child to a different school district or makes custody exchanges much harder. While it may still disrupt the current visitation schedule, the law presumes that moves under 75 miles don’t substantially interfere with the other parent’s rights or ability to maintain their relationship with the child.
That said, you can still object to a move under 75 miles, but the burden is higher. You’ll need to show that the relocation would harm the child in order to prevent it.
Seek Legal Advice in Relocation Cases
If you’re dealing with a relocation issue, give Tulsa men’s child custody attorney Clint Hastings a call at 918-962-0900. We’d be glad to help. Thanks.
