Disputed relocation cases can be difficult. If you are the custodial parent seeking relocation, you have to prove to the court that relocation is in the best interests of your child, following the 11 statutory considerations the court must use to decide whether to allow relocation. So, how do you prove your case? Neutral third...
Under Florida law, a divorcing or divorced parent cannot relocate with a child without court permission if the other parent opposes the relocation. The guiding principle in a contested relocation case is the best interests of the child. This requirement for court permission reflects a general assumption that moving a child to a new community...
A parent wishing to relocate to a new community with their child or a parent wishing to prevent their child from relocating with the other parent can both have their day in court to persuade the judge that the child should or should not be permitted to relocate with the requesting parent. Since there is...
When a divorcing or divorced parent wants to move to a new community with the child, that parent can have a difficult time getting the necessary court approval for the relocation if the other parent doesn’t agree to the relocation. Under Florida law, the relocating parent has to first prove that it is in the...
During or after a divorce, parents usually move on with their lives. In our mobile society, this often involves a geographical move. The motivations for moving are diverse. Commonly, a divorced parent may want to move to a new community for a new, more rewarding job, to be closer to other family members, or perhaps...
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