Legal Question in Family Law in Florida
I am a single-mother of a six year old boy. His father and I were never married, and he is not on the birth certificate. We did have a paternity test, and he does pay child support. My son has lived with me all six years. I am engaged to be married and plan on moving my son and I to OH to live with my fiance in May. What rights does his dad have if he wants to stop me?
1 Answer from Attorneys
If custody was never established by the Court, he can file paperwork seeking custody. If custody was established, he can file a motion for an injunction to force you to return the child to Florida.
If you intend to relocate more than 50 miles, you are supposed to either seek leave of the Court, or have him give written permission that follows the statutory requirements.
If you opt to proceed without the assistance of counsel, be aware that you will not be entitled to a �do over� if things go badly.
The above information is provided without any consideration/payment having been received, and without full knowledge of all of the facts.
An internet inquiry is no substitution for an in-office consultation with an attorney.
If your situation falls within the Greater Tampa Bay area, I would be happy to schedule you for a no obligation half hour office consultation. The main office is in Dunedin, with a satellite location in Tampa.
Feel free to Google me.
Good Luck, Elliot Goldstein
Law Offices of Elliot Jay Goldstein, P.A.
1587 Main St., Ste. C
Dunedin, FL 34698
Tele. No.: 727/455-6596
Law Offices of Elliot Jay Goldstein, P.A.
550 N. Reo St. Ste. 300
Tampa, FL 33609
Tele. No.: 813/810-1500
Related Questions & Answers
Looking for something else?
10,200 active attorneys ready to answer your legal questions today.
Featured Attorneys
Earn additional revenue and grow your business.
