Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

Re: Not married/want to move child out of state

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You should not leave the county in which you live unless and until you have sought an order from a court regarding the custody of the child. The father has the same rights as a parent that you do. If you leave, you may be found to have done so illegally and face serious consequences. How would you feel if he took the children and moved far away from where you live?

Scott R. Jay, Esq.