Cox v. Cox

Appellant Melita Cox (now Nicola) appeals the order of the Washington County Circuit Court denying her motion for relocation and modification of visitation. On appeal, she argues that the circuit court "improperly shifted the burden to Ms. Nicola to prove that her proposed move to Winnipeg, Canada, would be advantageous to herself and the children." In light of the Arkansas Supreme Court's decision in Hollandsworth v. Knyzewski ,1 we agree and hold that the circuit court clearly erred in denying Melita's request to relocate; therefore, we reverse and remand.

The parties were divorced in August…