Legal Question in Family Law in Florida
I was wondering about the laws of moving my daughter out of county. Me and my child's father share custody of my daughter but we've never gone through the court. He doesn't pay child support and neither do I. I am wanting to move out of county and he's opposed and saying he's going to take this to the court. Can they do anything about this? The drive is only 30 min and he is unwilling to make the drive.
2 Answers from Attorneys
Yes, you will need court approval before you can relocate. I suggest you contact a family law attorney in your area to assist you with this matter.
If you were not married to the father, he basically has no rights until and unless he pursues his paternal rights through the Court. However, if he does, if you arbitrarily and/or unreasonably restrict his time-sharing, the Court may hold that against you. If he timely files a Petition, the Court may not allow you to relocate the child more than 50 miles. If the relocation is less than 50 miles, the Court probably won't have a problem with it. Relocation out the County is not an issue. Keep in mind you can pursue child support, which can be retroactive up to 2 years. If he does file, give me a call. I practice family law throughout the Greater Tampa Bay Area, with an offices in both Tarpon Springs, and Tampa.
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