Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

Move with Child from Florida to Nevada

I am a recently divorced mother who is going through a custody battle with ex-husband over our 8 year old daughter. I just recently moved back to Florida after being away 2 years. Things are not going the way that I was planning on and considered moving back to Nevada, but they say I am not able to because of the 60-40 custody. Is there any motions or appeals I may be able to file to get it to where I can move where ever I want without having to ask permission. I mean my ex and I have been separated over 2 years I left florida when we split up and had no issues and now that I am back they say I can't go back to Vegas and be with my ill mother.


Asked on 12/08/07, 9:37 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Scott R. Jay Law Offices of Scott R. Jay

Re: Move with Child from Florida to Nevada

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There is no magical motion that gives you the right to move around as you please without taking into consideration the father's rights to spend time with HIS child. Yes, the child is his as well as yours. You seem to think that your desires should be the only thing taken into consideration while the court is obviously trying to understand and meet the needs of both parties. You need to step back and try to see this case from the eyes of the father who also loves the child and deserves to be able to spend time with his daughter the same as you do.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

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Answered on 12/09/07, 12:40 pm
Brent Rose The Orsini & Rose Law Firm

Re: Move with Child from Florida to Nevada

Florida law has changed since you last moved to Nevada, and you now must follow a strict procedure to get the permission of either the father or the judge to move away.

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Answered on 12/09/07, 2:01 pm


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