I live in Surrey BC, Canada. My daughter is eight years old…

I am sorry about that. One of my kids woke up unexpectedly.

Essentially you don't have the right to move the child unless the father agrees or there is a court order.

And the bot***** *****ne is just as you pointed out, what matters is what is in the best interests of the child and not what inconveniences the father.

In your case your facts are very strong. In particular the child is not losing any time with her father. Had she missed out on a mid-week visit that may have been a bit different.

So unless he can show that the ferry ride or uprooting her will harm her it is not likely he can succeed in stopping you from moving her.

He is no chance at custody or guardianship at this point. Your child has lived with you her whole life and he is a weekend dad at best.

Does that help as a starting point?

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