It is becoming harder and harder for one income households to make ends meet. When a couple splits, they find themselves struggling to survive on a single sala
ry and often times they need to move to find work, or better employment opportunities.
In situations with children this raises a number of issues around custody access and support.
In Nova Scotia, the Parenting and Support Act requires specific Notice to be given to the other parent to allow time for a court hearing if there is no agreement on the move. An Application to Vary an existing order can take months and should be started well before you are looking to do any move which will affect the custody or access provisions of a current order.
Whether there is an existing court order, or not, both parents should contact a lawyer to discuss their rights and obligations concerning custody, access and support of their children.