Mobility, Custody & Access in Ontario
Our Family Lawyers Can Protect Your Parental Mobility Rights
Parental mobility rights, which specifically address a parent’s right to relocate or move with a child, can present numerous complexities best addressed by an experienced lawyer. If you are looking to relocate or are an access parent and want to dispute a proposed move by the custodial parent, a family law lawyer at Feldstein Family Law Group P.C. can help you understand your rights and your options. Taking the appropriate measures will be essential if your relationship with your child is to be protected to the fullest extent.
Our lawyers can address issues related to parental relocation in situations such as:
- Parental child abduction and getting your child back;
- Applying for parental relocation to another city, province, or country;
- How your current access or custody agreement may affect mobility rights;
- Modifying a current custody or access agreement to address relocation; and
- When relocation requires court approval and when it does not.
Do not wait to act if you have questions about mobility rights. Call (905) 581-7222 for a free consultation and make the right choices for you and your child.
Determining Factors in Allowing Parental Relocation
If a parent wishes to move with a child and this move does not affect the current custody or access agreement, there is generally no need to obtain court approval. A simple notice to the access parent should suffice. If the move will affect the current custody or access plan, however, the move must be approved by the court or consented to by the other parent.
In Ontario, mobility rights are handled on a case-by-case basis. Case law has dictated that the best interests of the child must be observed, not the best interests of the custodial parent. This may include taking into account the existing custody agreement and relationship between the child and the custodial parent and the child and the access parent, as well as a number of other factors. Having an Ontario family lawyer to present your case in a clear and compelling manner can make a significant difference in asserting your mobility rights or your rights as an access parent.
For more information and for answers to your specific custody-related questions, call (905) 581-7222. We serve Oakville, Mississauga, Vaughan, Markham, and all of Ontario.

Meet Our Dedicated Team of Lawyers
Over a Century of Collective Experience-
Andrew Feldstein
Founder
Andrew Feldstein graduated from Osgoode Hall Law School in 1992. Prior to focusing exclusively on family law, Andrew’s legal practice covered many different areas, including corporate commercial. One of Andrew’s fundamental objectives is to achieve those goals mutually and collaboratively, as set out by him and his client.
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Deleta Grandy
Lawyer
Deleta Grandy obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology in 2012, where she graduated with Honours. She completed her legal studies at Western Law School, graduating with a Juris Doctor in 2016.
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Jeff Hart
Lawyer
Jeff obtained his Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in Classical Studies from McMaster University before attending law school at Queen’s.
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Daphna Schwartz
Lawyer
Location: Markham Daphna Schwartz joined Feldstein Family Law Group, P.C. in 2007 as an associate lawyer. She was previously ... -
Nick Slinko
Lawyer
Location: Vaughan Nick Slinko attended York University from 2003 until 2007 where he majored in both Law & Society and ... -
Anna Troitschanski
Lawyer
Anna Troitschanski joined the team at Feldstein Family Law Group, P.C. in 2012. Prior to that, she practised Family Law at a boutique Newmarket firm. Her experience covers all areas of divorce and family law, including custody and access, child support, spousal support, and division of property. -
Veronica Yeung
Lawyer
Veronica Yeung joined the Feldstein Family Law Group, P.C. as a summer student in 2014 and returned as an articling student in 2015. Following her call to the Ontario Bar in June 2016, Veronica was welcomed to the team as an associate lawyer.
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Shana Gordon-Katz
Lawyer
Shana joined Feldstein Family Law Group P.C. as an articling student in 2017. Following her call to the Ontario Bar in June 2018, Shana was welcomed back to the firm as an associate. While completing her articles, Shana assisted with legal matters covering all areas of family law.
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Shazia Hafiji
Lawyer
Shazia Hafiji joined Feldstein Family Law Group P.C. as a summer student in 2016 and returned as an articling student in 2017. Following her Call to the Ontario Bar in 2018, Shazia returned to the firm as an associate lawyer.
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Lucy D'Ercole
Lawyer
Lucy D’Ercole joined Feldstein Family Law Group P.C. as a summer student in 2017 and returned as an articling student in 2018, during which she gained valuable experience in all areas of family law. Following her call to the Ontario Bar in 2019, Lucy was welcomed back to the firm as an associate lawyer. -
Joy Pura
Lawyer
Joy Pura completed her legal studies and obtained a Juris Doctor at the University of Ottawa. Prior to that, she completed ...