A relocation objection is the non-relocating parent's formal response objecting to a proposed relocation. It must be filed within 30 days of receiving the relocation notice. If an objection is filed the court determines whether relocation is in the child's best interests before the move can occur.

The objecting parent bears the burden of demonstrating that the proposed relocation is not in the child's best interests. The relocating parent then bears the burden of demonstrating that the relocation serves the child's interests.

Missing the 30-day objection window significantly changes the procedural posture. File the objection within the deadline even if you need more time to investigate the situation.