child custody and relocation in florida

Child Custody And Relocation in Florida: What Parents Need To Know

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Over 11% of Americans move annually *

* Source U.S. Census, 2012-2013

In our increasingly mobile society, it is easier for people to relocate to a different state or out of the country.

Top 3 Reasons Divorced Individuals Move

Top 3 Reasons Divorced Individuals Move

45%

Housing

Top 3 Reasons Divorced Individuals Move

45%

36%

Housing Family

Top 3 Reasons Divorced Individuals Move

Housing Family Job

45%

36%

17%

IN FLORIDA Relocation is a change in residence

IN FLORIDA Relocation is a change in residence

Of at least 50 miles

IN FLORIDA Relocation is a change in residence

Of at least 50 miles For 60+ days

YOUR OPTIONS

Receive written consent from other parent

Have approved by court 1 2

Have approved by court

YOUR OPTIONS

Receive written consent from other parent

Have approved by court 1 2

File a petition to relocate

Serve upon other parent 1 2 Have approved

by court 3

The team Answer the question, “Why are we the ones to solve the problem we identified?”

New location Date of move Reasons for move Proposed parenting

plan including details about transportation

RELOCATION PETITION should include

The court will consider what is in the best interest of the child

Child’s relationship with parents and other family Impact on the child’s development Feasibility of preserving relationship with non-relocating parent The child’s preference, if mature enough Reason for relocation

Contested relocation cases may take over a year to resolve !

Don’t delay in submitting a petition or responding to a petition served on you

!

If you are a parent considering relocation, we hope these slides provided you with some useful information about what is required in Florida.

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