This article is being written to conclude and recap my series on the question of whether a parent can take their child out of Florida without the consent of their counterpart. I considered it important to write on this topic due to the fact that relocations are one of the most contentious issues in the area of family law. Also, parents on both sides of this issue are often under a misunderstanding as to what rights they do and do not have. I wrote my previous articles with the goal of providing information which can be used to help one better understand their situation. If you are in need of assistance then contact my office today to speak with a Melbourne lawyer.
I addressed a number of topics over my recent articles. Issues which I analyzed included the following:
- When a Florida parent may take the child out of state
- The consequences of taking a child out of Florida
- Gaining permission to move out of state with a child
- Obtaining the return of a child who has been taken out of state
I decided to write on these particular topics for a number of reasons. First, many mistakenly believe that a child cannot be taken out of state for any reason. This is not the case. The Court will only be concerned with situations where the move is permanent in nature. The Court will not be concerned, for example, with a parent who takes their child on a weekend vacation. Second, if a parent does permanently move their child without permission then they may be held in contempt of Court. They may also lose custody of the child. Third, it is important that one provide a specific plan to the Court when they are requesting permission to move. Finally, if a parent has taken a child without permission then it is important to bring the matter before the Court as soon as possible.
A key point that I stressed in these articles is that one should contact an attorney immediately if they are considering moving or if their child has been taken. Following the proper process is crucial in such matters and failing to do so can result in a poor legal ruling. As a Melbourne child relocation lawyer, I am able to assist with such matters. I have devoted much of my career to the handling of domestic relations law and my firm will give your matter the attention it deserves. Contact us online or by telephone to schedule an initial consultation.
My firm also services Florida clients in the Brevard County cities of Titusville, Cocoa, Palm Bay, Grant, Valkaria, and Rockledge, as well as in the Indian River County areas of Fellsmere, Sebastian, Vero Beach, Indian River Shores, and Orchid. We are also able to virtually work with clients throughout the state.