Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

In November of 2016, my ex husband signed papers allowing me to move to SC from FL. This was finalized & signed by a judge in January 2017. He still resides in FL with my oldest child. My 2 young daughters have lived with me for 5 years now & this has been my only relocation since the separation. I am considering moving somewhere else if things in SC do not improve for me as I thought they would. In the state of Fl, you are required to get the other biological parents signature to move outside of 40 miles of the other. Since I am now an established resident of SC (which does not require the ex's permission to move) do I still have to abide by Fl law? My children were born in Fl. If I chose to move to another state, could he have me drug back to Fl? He states if I move again, he will fight me. I have never been in legal trouble & there is no way to prove me an unfit mother. There is, however, things that can be said about how my oldest child is doing having resided with her father the past few years.


Asked on 8/24/17, 9:35 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert McCall Law Office of Robert McCall

There is no clear cut answer for you. The UCCJEA (the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Enforcement Act) may or may not be applicable in SC. If it is then Florida never loses jurisdiction. Would recommend you speak with a SC attorney immediately.

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Answered on 8/24/17, 11:22 am


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