Child Relocation Essay
Carl Millward
MLLCAR030
PSY1004F
Child Relocation Essay
Steve Harding
Group 17
The topic of this essay is essentially the relocation of children after divorce and whether it is in the best interest of the child or children’s psychological development. I will be start with who decides which parent should gain custody, what should be taken into consideration, who the child is more likely to be attached with. Subsequently, I will view why I solemnly believe that relocation should be the last resort if absolutely necessary and the reasons it is not recommended. Finally, I’ll be showing alternative methods as to make relocation a lot less of a disruption to the child’s life. This usually involves a child and his or her biological …show more content…
This in turn will determine the duration of which the child needs to see the non-custodial parent and also his or her educational opportunities (Elrod, 2008). In the recent, more modern years, parents normally settle the case of who is given custody out of court. But if an agreement cannot be met, the choice of custody is handled by the ‘decision makers’. They are your judges, policy makers and custody evaluators that decide what is best for the child, which is especially considered when the child if he or she is still under the age of 6 as they do not know where they want to live. (Fabricius, 2010) It is best that parents settle an agreement themselves on who keeps the child and for how …show more content…
(2010, July 11). Moving is tough for kids. Retrieved from http://www.psychologytoday.com/: http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/thinking-about-kids/201007/moving-is-tough-kids
Elrod, L. D. (2008). A move in the right direction? Best interests of the child emerging as the standard for relocation cases. Journal of child custody, 29-61.
Fabricius, W. V. (2010). Custody and parenting time: links to family relationships and well-being after divorce. In M. E. Lamb, The role of the father in child development (pp. 201-212). USA: John Wiley & Sons.
K, Joan. L, Michael. E. (2003). Developmental issues in relocation cases involving young children: when, whether, and how? Journal of family psychology, 193-205.
Kavoussi, B. (2012, April 4). Money Improves Quality Of Life, Up To A Certain Point. Retrieved from http://www.huffingtonpost.com: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/04/18/money-improves-quality-of-life_n_1434073.html
Khunou, G. (2006). Fathers don 't stand a chance: experiences of custody, access and maintenance. In L. M. Richter, Baba: Men and fatherhood in South Africa (pp. 265-276). Cape Town: HSRC Press.
Paul, P. (2010, July 9). Does Moving a Child Create Adult Baggage? Retrieved from http://www.nytimes.com/:
MLLCAR030
PSY1004F
Child Relocation Essay
Steve Harding
Group 17
The topic of this essay is essentially the relocation of children after divorce and whether it is in the best interest of the child or children’s psychological development. I will be start with who decides which parent should gain custody, what should be taken into consideration, who the child is more likely to be attached with. Subsequently, I will view why I solemnly believe that relocation should be the last resort if absolutely necessary and the reasons it is not recommended. Finally, I’ll be showing alternative methods as to make relocation a lot less of a disruption to the child’s life. This usually involves a child and his or her biological …show more content…
This in turn will determine the duration of which the child needs to see the non-custodial parent and also his or her educational opportunities (Elrod, 2008). In the recent, more modern years, parents normally settle the case of who is given custody out of court. But if an agreement cannot be met, the choice of custody is handled by the ‘decision makers’. They are your judges, policy makers and custody evaluators that decide what is best for the child, which is especially considered when the child if he or she is still under the age of 6 as they do not know where they want to live. (Fabricius, 2010) It is best that parents settle an agreement themselves on who keeps the child and for how …show more content…
(2010, July 11). Moving is tough for kids. Retrieved from http://www.psychologytoday.com/: http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/thinking-about-kids/201007/moving-is-tough-kids
Elrod, L. D. (2008). A move in the right direction? Best interests of the child emerging as the standard for relocation cases. Journal of child custody, 29-61.
Fabricius, W. V. (2010). Custody and parenting time: links to family relationships and well-being after divorce. In M. E. Lamb, The role of the father in child development (pp. 201-212). USA: John Wiley & Sons.
K, Joan. L, Michael. E. (2003). Developmental issues in relocation cases involving young children: when, whether, and how? Journal of family psychology, 193-205.
Kavoussi, B. (2012, April 4). Money Improves Quality Of Life, Up To A Certain Point. Retrieved from http://www.huffingtonpost.com: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/04/18/money-improves-quality-of-life_n_1434073.html
Khunou, G. (2006). Fathers don 't stand a chance: experiences of custody, access and maintenance. In L. M. Richter, Baba: Men and fatherhood in South Africa (pp. 265-276). Cape Town: HSRC Press.
Paul, P. (2010, July 9). Does Moving a Child Create Adult Baggage? Retrieved from http://www.nytimes.com/: