A relationship ends, and one parent is ready for a fresh start — a new job in Calgary, a transfer to Fort McMurray, or simply the chance to be closer to family in another province. For many separated parents, moving on with life is normal and healthy. But once a child is involved, a move is not simply a personal decision.
If you're searching for information about "custody" in Edmonton right now, you haven't done anything wrong — it's still the word most people reach for. But if you've recently been to court, spoken with a lawyer, or read through a new order, you may have noticed the word isn't there anymore. Since March 1, 2021, Canada's federal Divorce Act has used different language: "parenting time" and "decision-making responsibility," combined into a single "parenting order."
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