Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

Re: Need Assistance Relocating from PA to FL

Based on the information provided, you have options depending on your objectives. Unless the temporary order or other order prohibits your leaving the jurisdiction, you may relocate to Florida. While your husband is in prison, it will be difficult to obtain child support. After you live in Florida for six months, you can file a petition for divorce and request child support, divisio of property, etc. Grandparents do not have special rights superior to those of the parent but may ask for visitation that is in the best interests of the children. You may want to advise the grandparents and your husband that you are relocating to Florida. Although they may try to stop you by asking the court to prevent you from leaving the area, a court will not prevent such action where the parent is relocating to support her children and is in the best interests of the children. Florida law does not prevent such relocation of a parent and children where the move is for the benefit of the children. Grandparent rights are considered but are secondary to parental rights and needs of the children.