Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

My ex and I were going through a seperation in Florida in 2008, we ended up reconciling but the case was never closed. She decided to take a vacation to Idaho with our kids, I went along. Upon getting to Idaho she informed me she was not coming back to Florida. I went back to Florida by myself and filed a petition for the kids to come back, it was denied, no idea why. I ended up going back to Idaho for the best interest of the kids and we ended up living there for about 6 months. Now we are going through a seperation again. We went to Idaho under false pretenses, I am in contact with my lawyer in Florida to bring the case back to Florida. What are the chances that we will have to go back to Florida?


Asked on 10/30/10, 2:49 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Lucreita Becude Lucreita D. Becude, P.A.

I suggest you contact an Idaho attorney - you are no longer considered a resident of Florida since you have lived there for the required period of time. When you filed your Petition for Florida is may have been due to the fact that she would be able to state that Florida had no jurisdiction over her since she was living in Idaho. As to you returning to Florida, you may do so at any time. As to the case being held in Florida, I don't believe that will occur. Since you have an attorney, I suggest you speak with him/her about this.

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Answered on 11/05/10, 7:58 am


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