Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

Can a parent take the child out of state in florida?


Asked on 5/17/13, 9:22 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys

Brent Rose The Orsini & Rose Law Firm

A divorcing or divorced parent may always temporarily travel with a child, but may not permanently move a child more than 50 miles without a judge's or the other parent's written permission on a special form. This also applies to unmarried parents if timeshare litigation is pending or has been concluded.

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Answered on 5/18/13, 5:29 am
John Smitten Carey and Leisure

Temporarily yes however if married you cannot relocate out of state without written consent from the other side or a court order.

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Answered on 5/18/13, 9:39 am
Natalie Hall The Law Office of Natalie D. Hall, P.A.

An unmarried mother is the natural and legal guardian of her child and can take him/her without court's permission unless custody/time sharing is pending before a court of this State or was already decided by such a court.

If you are the father, and you are not married to the mother and there is no court order allowing for you to take the child, then you need the mother's written consent to take the child or a court order allowing you to do so.

If this child was born during a marriage then either parent must obtain consent from the other or approval of the court.

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Answered on 5/18/13, 2:07 pm


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