Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

Re: Wanting to move out of state but afraid ex will object.

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If the father has been involved in the boys' life, you will have to file to be the primary custodial parent with the family court in your jurisdiction. If he has been totally uninvolved you can file for termination of parental rights and then you will not have any issues with moving.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

Re: Wanting to move out of state but afraid ex will object.

You can petition to terminate parental rights. If he has not been in contact for a long time, that might be enough to do it. Then you would be able to relocate without his consent.