Moving with a Child After Divorce
There are many complications surrounding moving after a divorce when you are the custodial parent of a child. Not only are there moral issues – such as whether or not you should deprive your child of a relationship with his or her other parent – but there are legal issues, too. Florida has new statutes on the books about moving with a child, and you could be in violation of them without knowing it. Conversely, if your former spouse is attempting to move away and take your child with them, they may be violating the law.
If you or someone you love is having child custody problems following a divorce, the West Palm Beach divorce attorneys of Eric N. Klein & Associates, P.A., may be able to help. Contact us today by calling 561-353-2800.
Child Custody and Florida Law
Under new Florida laws, a custodial parent must notify a non-custodial parent with visitation rights if he or she plans to move the child more than 50 miles away. The parent with physical custody has two options:
- Get an official signed agreement from any parties with visitation rights giving consent to the move. A court must ratify the agreement.
- File a Notice of Intent to Relocate with Child. This notice of intent will describe in detail the reasons behind the move (better schools, financial reasons, etc) and propose a new visitation schedule for the parent with visitation rights. That parent can choose to accept or reject the proposal.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about the legality of any moves involving children, contact the West Palm Beach divorce lawyer, Eric N. Klein, by calling 561-353-2800 today.
