(hollyscoop.com) - Madonna is packing up her bags and moving her family from London to New York to be closer to her sick dad as he fights cancer. Her film director hubby Guy Ritchie has been busy working in LA and she is now trying to find a new family home in New York. (hollyscoop.com) - Madonna is packing up her bags and moving her family from London to New York to be closer to her sick dad as he fights cancer. Her film director hubby Guy Ritchie has been busy working in LA and she is now trying to find a new family home in New York. Madonna, who now lives almost permanently in the UK, has already been Stateside to see Tony Ciccone twice this year. Her fears for his deteriorating health have forced her to move the family from London and plan for them to spend much more time in the US. Madonna, who now lives almost permanently in the UK, has already been Stateside to see Tony Ciccone twice this year. Her fears for his deteriorating health have forced her to move the family from London and plan for them to spend much more time in the US. A source said: "Madonna, Guy and the kids are definitely moving to New York this year. The deal is to spend as much time there as in London - if not more. Guy hasn't been as keen on the idea but Madonna is insisting they are moving." Madonna's dad has been receiving treatment for colon cancer in Leelanau County Hospital, Michigan, which is relatively close to New York. Recent reports suggested he was making good progress - but Madonna fears he is putting on a brave face to benefit family and friends. "The move will be a big upheaval but Madonna needs to be near her dad and the support network of her closest friends."