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Developmental issues in relocation cases involving young children: when, whether, and how?

Joan B Kelly1, Michael E Lamb

  • 1National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland, USA. jbkellyphd@mindspring.com

Journal of Family Psychology : JFP : Journal of the Division of Family Psychology of the American Psychological Association (Division 43)
|June 28, 2003
PubMed
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Relocating children after divorce can disrupt parent-child relationships, potentially harming young children. This article examines attachment, relocation impacts, legal trends, and strategies for maintaining long-distance parental bonds.

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Area of Science:

  • Child Psychology
  • Family Law
  • Developmental Psychology

Background:

  • Divorce often leads to parental relocation, necessitating court decisions.
  • Relocation can significantly impact parent-child relationships and child well-being.
  • Understanding attachment development is crucial for assessing relocation effects.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the effects of relocation on infant and toddler attachment.
  • To analyze recent judicial trends in child relocation cases.
  • To identify factors influencing relocation decisions and strategies for maintaining relationships.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on attachment theory and child development.
  • Analysis of legal precedents and judicial decision-making in relocation cases.

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  • Discussion of clinical and policy implications.

    • Main Results:

    • Relocation poses risks to parent-child attachment, varying by child's age.
    • Judicial decisions on relocation are evolving.
    • Factors like child's age, parental conflict, and distance influence outcomes.

    Conclusions:

    • Careful consideration of attachment needs is vital in relocation cases.
    • Promoting long-distance relationships can mitigate negative impacts.
    • Legal and clinical practices should adapt to support children's best interests.