Legal Question in Family Law in New York
Moving
MY SONS FATHER AND I ARE NOT MARRIED BUT HAVE LIVED TOGETHER FOR 8 YEARS, WE HAVE BOTH DECIDED TO SEPARATE, WE LIVE IN NY AND I WANT TO MOVE MY SON AND i TO FLORIDA, CAN HE STOP ME?
Asked on 6/13/07, 1:52 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Daniel Clement
Law Offices of Daniel Clement
Re: Moving
The father may be able to prevent you from re-locating. You will have to show that the re-location is in the best interests of the child.
Daniel Clement
Answered on 6/13/07, 3:15 pm
Tracey Bloodsaw
Law Office of Tracey A. Bloodsaw
Re: Moving
Relocation is not a right. Relocating will impose on the father's visitation, therefore you would need the courts permission.
Answered on 6/13/07, 4:33 pm