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Relocating vs. Moving Your Minor Children in Florida

Relocating vs. Moving with Your Minor Children in Florida Parents are moving and relocating now more than ever for a variety of reasons. What’s the difference between moving and relocating? If you’re co-parenting, the difference between moving and relocating is moving in excess of 50 miles from your current home. If you have shared parental responsibility in Tampa Bay and you wish to move in excess of 50 miles from the address listed on your last order, consulting with our…

Response to Supplemental Petition to Relocate with a Minor Child

What to Do if You’ve Been Served with a Supplemental Petition to Relocate with a Minor Child in Tampa Bay If you’ve been served with a Supplemental Petition to Relocate with a Minor Child in Pasco, Pinellas or Hillsborough County, Florida, take a deep breath and read over your documents carefully. For prompt assistance and to schedule a consultation with a child custody attorney in Tampa Bay. please call (813) 879-4600. We understand that the thoughts of having your child relocated…

Losing Child Custody or Timesharing in Florida

Losing Custody or Timesharing with Your Children in Florida In Florida, the laws that governs child custody reflects a belief that it is in the best interest of the child to have a relationship with both parents. In most cases, and although not absolute, equal timesharing or close variations to 50/50 timesharing is considered advantageous. This is true even when there are minor conflicts or when co-parenting is less than amicable. In short, the courts will usually err on the…

Relocating for The Best Interest of Your Children

Relocating for The Best Interest of Your Children Relocating with a minor child in Florida is permissible without permission only if it is within 50 miles of their principal residence for more than 60 consecutive days without the permission of the court. It is also permissible when legal paternity has not been established. (See below) If you share physical custody of your children and wish to relocate or if you have been served with a petition for relocation with a…

Relocating with Children-Florida Family Law

Tampa Family Law Attorney, Time-Sharing & Moving With The Kids Many times divorced parents with children are suddenly confronted with the prospect of relocating from the Tampa Bay area or outside the 50 mile radius set forth by Florida law. Perhaps it is due to a job offer or career advancement. Frequently, relocating may simply be one parent’s opportunity for an improved lifestyle, such as better schools, less crime or to be closer to family. Florida Law Defines the Factors…