Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

Re: Relocation of Minor Children

Relocating is extremely tricky in Florida. You do need to provide the father with proper notice pursuant to Florida Statute 61.13001. If the notice that the father is given is proper, he will have 30 days after service to object. If he doesn't object, you will be free to relocate if you want to, unless it is not in the best interest of the minor child. In determining whether relocation is in the best interest of the child, the Court will look at a variety of different factors which include, among other factors, involvement of non-custodial parent in child's life, feasibility of preserving relationship with non-custodial parent and whether relocation will enhance the general quality of life for both the parent and the child.