In a Decision – F.Y. v J.L., (an "Unreported Decision") >> the Court Held:
The Appellate Division affirmed the Trial Court determination granting relocation.
In 2018, child alleged defendant inappropriately touched her, plaintiff was granted temporary residential custody and a no-contact order was entered against defendant. He was charged with aggravated criminal sexual contact and endangering the welfare of a child. Those charges remained unresolved. Trial judge interviewed child who expressed a desire to move to Florida.
The Appellate Division properly applied the factors. The Appellate Division determined that since the child was sixteen at the time of the hearing, it was not error for the judge to give her clearly stated preference to relocate significant weight in his decision..
The Appellate Division also referenced to the no-contact order in place against defendant. This order resulted from the aggravated criminal sexual contact and endangering the welfare of a child charges defendant faced because of the child's allegations.