When one parent in a Florida custody case announces a plan to move away with a child, the other parent faces one of the most consequential decisions in family law litigation. Objecting to relocation in Florida family court is not simply a matter of filing...
Introduction: Understanding Florida Parental Relocation Law If you are a parent in Miami or anywhere in Miami-Dade County who is considering moving with your child, or if you are the other parent who just learned of a proposed relocation, one of the most consequential statutes in...
International child relocation in Florida is one of the most complex and high conflict issues in Miami family law. When a parent seeks to move a minor child outside the United States, Florida courts apply section 61.13001, Florida Statutes, and conduct a detailed best interests...
Understanding a Miami Child Relocation Appeal A Miami child relocation appeal is one of the most complex and high-stakes proceedings in Florida family law. When a judge in Miami-Dade County grants or denies a parent’s request to relocate with a child under section 61.13001, Florida Statutes,...
The issue of child relocation after divorce arises frequently in family law disputes throughout the state, particularly in major metropolitan areas such as Miami. Florida law imposes strict statutory requirements on any parent who seeks to relocate with a child when that relocation would significantly...
After the dissolution of a relationship, the courts have the difficult decision of determining what is in the best interest of the child. Often times parents do not remain within the same vicinity of one another once the relationship has ended. This situation can be...