Relocating with a Minor Child in Tampa Bay

The 50 Mile Rule & Florida Custody/Timesharing Law

One of the unexpected events that divorced or unmarried parents may encounter is the possibility of one or the other needing or wanting to relocate. Florida Law allows for relocation with a minor child without the courts permission as long as that move does not exceed 50 miles from the address of your current order. If you have been offered a dream job that would significantly improve your child's life, relocating can be an exciting prospect. But, if you enjoy your current parenting plan, any upset to your time-sharing can feel devastating.

Read : FL statutes on parental relocation in Florida.

Do I Need a Tampa Child Custody Lawyer for a Parental Relocation Case?

There are many valid reasons why a parent may need or want to relocate in excess of 50 miles from where they currently reside. If both parents cannot agree upon the move, chances are you will end up in court for permission to relocate. If objecting to a relocation petition, it is equally important to consult with a lawyer prior to answering the petition. The burden of proof is always upon the parent petitioning the courts to relocate. If the parent seeking to relocate in excess of 50 miles fails to comply with the requirements of Florida Statute 61.13001, the Petition to relocate may be deemed to be legally insufficient. If there are objections to the move, going it alone in a relocation case can be difficult, at best. There are many moving parts in a parental relocation case. If both parents can agree on the terms, this too should be under the guidance of an experienced family law attorney in Tampa Bay. The best interest of the children should be at the forefront of the courts evaluation and rulings and under the Florida law, the courts must evaluate a variety factors when one parent seeks to relocate with the minor child and the other parent does not agree. More information can be found in the following article.

Hiring a parental (relocation) child custody attorney in Tampa Bay will be highly beneficial whether you are the parent wishing to move or the one objecting to a Petition for Relocation with a Minor Child. The Child Custody Lawyers at Nilo J. Sanchez & Associates PA represents parents, both fathers rights and mothers rights in parental relocation cases in multiple Jurisdictions in Tampa Bay, Florida.

If you need a child custody attorney in Pasco County, Hillsborough or Pinellas County, Florida our Tampa Family Law Attorneys have the experience you need. Sound legal counsel in any Florida child custody case is highly beneficial. Our law firm has been representing clients in parental relocation and timesharing cases for over 30 years, specializing in Florida Family Law in Tampa Bay.

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