AR HB1445

Creates the Parent-Child Relationship Protection Act as a new subchapter of Arkansas Code Title 9, Chapter 13, establishing procedures and standards for child relocation cases.

Requires custodial parents to file a petition when relocating a child more than 60 miles from the child's current principal residence, with petition including new address, school information, reasons for relocation, and proposed custody schedule changes.

Places initial burden of proof on relocating parent to demonstrate relocation is in child's best interest by preponderance of evidence; if met, burden shifts to nonrelocating parent to prove relocation is not in child's best interest.

Permits relocation without court approval if nonrelocating parent does not object within 30 days of receiving notice, unless objection is filed.

Establishes 12 specific factors courts must consider when determining if relocation or custody changes are in child's best interest, including child's relationships, developmental needs, feasibility of maintaining parental relationships, child's preferences, employment circumstances, and history of abuse or violence.