Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

My wife doesnt want to live in florida any more she wants to move to new york. We have a one year old. Can she just up and leave with my son?


Asked on 5/03/10, 12:02 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
David Labovitz Labovitz Law Firm, P.A.

No. To relocate, she is required to file a petition with the court. See Florida Statutes, Section 61.13001, which you can find here:

http://www.leg.state.fl.us/STATUTES/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=Ch0061/part01.htm&StatuteYear=2009&Title;=->2009->Chapter 61->Part I

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Answered on 5/08/10, 1:39 pm


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