PA HB1699

Repeals existing Section 5337 of Title 23 (Domestic Relations) and replaces it with new Section 5337.1, establishing updated procedures for parental relocation in child custody cases

Requires relocating parents to file a custody complaint with request to relocate (for new cases) or petition for relocation and modification (for existing cases) served by original process at least 60 days before the proposed move

Shortens the objection period for nonrelocating parties from 30 days to 20 days after service; failure to file an answer objecting creates a presumption of consent to relocation

Mandates expedited pretrial conferences (with video/telephonic options encouraged) and full-factors hearings when objections are filed, with parties required to submit pretrial statements 10 days before the conference

Courts must consider 11 relocation factors with weighted consideration given to child safety, including relationships with both parties, impact on child's development, history of abuse, and each party's motivations; the relocating party bears the burden of proving relocation serves the child's best interest