Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

Can I move out of state?

My sons father and i are not married and have not gone to court for formal visitation arrangements. He is on child support and i am the custodial parent. I was told if I move out of state i need his permission, otherwise i run the risk of him reporting me for kidnapping. However, he is moving from florida, where we met and our son was born, to Jersey next friday the 22nd. Do i still need his permission to move to california - where i am originally from? He is unemployed and thousands behind in child support and my son is only 14 months old.


Asked on 8/14/08, 7:41 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Alicia Santana Torres Santana Torres Law Offices, PL

Re: Can I move out of state?

You should see an attorney and provide the father with the required notice before you leave -- follow the law, just to be on the safe side. From what you are saying, he is unlikely to object. If you follow the statute's notice requirement, he can not come back and object later, so that is a big benefit to you.

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Answered on 8/16/08, 1:06 pm


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