Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

If a woman flees from an abusive husband and takes they're two children to another state (where her only blood relatives reside) is that considered kidnapping?


Asked on 6/07/15, 8:29 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
John Smitten Carey and Leisure

no but you should get a court order prior to moving allowing you to move. Or at least get a restraining order.

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Answered on 6/08/15, 3:06 am
Robert McCall Law Office of Robert McCall

You need to review Florida Statute 61.13001; depends how long you have been gone from Florida, 180 days more or less.

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Answered on 6/08/15, 5:54 am


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