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Boca Raton Attorney Handling Relocation with a Child

If you plan on moving with your child more than 50 miles from the child's other parent, then there are legally required steps that must be taken to ensure that your move does not violate your divorce judgment or paternity judgment.  If you move in violation of the court order, then you will be in contempt of court which can have severe consequences including having custody changed to the other parent, fines, and even jail time.

Florida Statute Section 61.13001 deals with relocations and requires you to provide ample notice to the other parent before moving.  After providing notice, the other parent has 30 days to file an objection.  If an objection is filed, then there will be a court hearing to determine whether the relocation will be allowed.  The determination is made based on a number of factors that affect the best interests of the child.  Although relocations are accorded priority on the court's calendar, it can still take quite some time to get a court date after an objection to a relocation is filed.  Therefore, it is advisable to start this process at least three months before a proposed relocation if possible.

Hire a Competent Boca Raton Lawyer for your Relocation

Since the court considers numerous factors in determining whether a relocation is allowed, it is advantageous to hire an attorney that knows the relocation process and can advocate on your behalf.  If you are considering a move that is more than 50 miles away from the child's other parent, then please give a call at (561) 210-8510 to discuss the matter further to see how we can help you.

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The information provided on this page is intended to be for educational purposes only and in no way establishes an attorney-client relationship or provides legal advice.  Upon information and belief, the information provided on this page is accurate as of June 19, 2009.  Since family law statutes and rules change frequently, please consult an attorney before relying on the information contained in this page.