Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

Re: Ex Husband taking child out of country

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It may simply be the anger in him talking but I would tell the court to be on the safe side. There is not guarantee that the court will do anything without you taking the initiative, but you will have to decide if it is worth your time and money to take action by filing a motion with the court to stop his potential flight from the United States. The court could probably order him to surrender the child's passport if there is one, or put a hold on it with the Federal Government if there is not so that one will not be issued without consent of both parents.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.