Planning a fresh start by moving to a new location after your divorce? Starting a new post-divorce job out of the area? If you want your minor children to go with you, you will need either the consent of the other parent or the court’s approval.
Courts view a permanent relocation as more than 50 miles away from the other parent for 60 or more days. If both parents agree to the relocation, a parenting plan should be drafted and approved by the Court. If, on the other hand, the other parent objects to the relocation, a petition must be filed in compliance with Florida statutes. The objection to the relocation must also comply with the strict requirements delineated in the Florida statutes. The parent wishing to relocate must show compelling reasons of why the move is in the best interest of the child or children.
If you have questions regarding relocation, contact me online to schedule an initial consultation.
