Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

My daughter has lived with her mother for 15 years. She has been living with me for over a year now due to being molested by her stepdad that the mother is still living with. Her mother has givin me a notarized paper stating temporary custody. I have to move out of state due to a better job offer. Can I legally take my daughter with me without problems?


Asked on 7/18/11, 12:01 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys

David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

No. You need court permission to legally relocate.

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Answered on 7/18/11, 12:04 pm
Elliot Goldstein Law Offices of Elliot Jay Goldstein

There are statutory requirements for relocating more than 50 miles.

Assuming your ex fully cooperates, this should be a relatively inexpensive matter for an attorney to handle for you.

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 (Hillsborough, Pinellas or Pasco Counties) , I would be happy to schedule you for a no obligation half hour office consultation.

Feel free to Google me.

Sincerely, Elliot Goldstein

Law Offices of Elliot Jay Goldstein, P.A.

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Dunedin, FL 34698

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Tampa, FL 33609

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Answered on 7/18/11, 12:56 pm
Latangie Williams Law Office of Latangie Williams, P.A.

You need to petition the court to relocate. For assistance, please contact my office at 904-576-2581 or email me at [email protected] for a consultation.

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Answered on 7/18/11, 1:21 pm


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