Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

Re: Florida change of custody

Hello:

In response to your question...

You have to file a Petition to Modify the Final Judgment with the Court and serve your ex. with the papers. If she will agree with the change, it will be easy to Modify. If she does not agree with the change, you have to litigate the matter (attend mediation to try to settle and if that fails, there would be a trial before the Judge).

Your child's age and preference to live with you is a substantial boost to your case.

If my office can be of any assistance to you in No. Fla., please give us a call. Tom Rosenblum

Re: Florida change of custody

The decision isn't your son's. Either you'll have to have the agreement of the mother or you'll have to petition the court. In court, you'll have to have much more evidence than just the desire of your son to move. You'll have to have very strong evidence of neglect or abuse on the part of the mother.