MS SB2680

Amends Mississippi Code sections 93-5-23 and 93-5-24 to require notice and hearing when a custodial parent plans to relocate with a child in a way that significantly affects the noncustodial parent's visitation rights.

A custodial parent cannot move a child more than 50 miles further away from the other parent without either obtaining written agreement from the other parent filed with the court or seeking a court hearing on the advisability of the move.

Courts must consider the best interests of the child when deciding whether to approve a relocation and what custody or visitation adjustments are necessary.

A parent's plan to move does not automatically constitute a material change in circumstances that would modify an existing custody order.

The act takes effect July 1, 2015.