Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

Re: How difficult will this be?

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If your husband objects to your leaving the state, it will be a serious problem that you will have to overcome. Both parents have equal rights to the child and to share in the parenting and his upbringing. By leaving the state, you are effectively depriving the father of his rights unless you agree that he should be the custodial parent. If you want to be the primary residential parent, you will have to apply to the court and explain how your leaving the state is in the best interests of the child. It will be up to the court to make a decision.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.