- The child’s relationship with the parents,
- The age of the child,
- The quality of post-move contact,
- The child’s wants,
- Will the move enhance the quality of life
- Reasons for relocating,
- Economic circumstances,
- Is the request made in good faith, and
- Is there a history of abuse.
Out of State Custody – Parent Relocations
On behalf of Ronald H. Kauffman, P.A. posted in Relocation on Monday, August 18, 2014.
When a parent moves more than 50 miles from their residence with a child, we call it a child custody. If both parents agree, an agreement must be entered. But if a parent objects, a judge must decide before a parent can move away.
I’ve spoken on this topic earlier this year, and the issue frequently comes up at the start of a new school year. Relocations are governed a Florida Statute. Before passage of the law, parents frequently moved the child to a different city or out of state without consent.
Under the relocation statute, parents have to agree or a judge will have to determine whether to allow a parent’s request to move the child. Whatever is in the best interest of the child is considered paramount.
Deciding whether to permit the move-away of a parent is complicated. In order to decide the best interests of the child, there are no presumptions in favor or against a relocation under Florida law.
Instead, the court must consider statutory factors such as: