Relocation

[dupuisn01]

Question:

How far can a parent move without having to ask the other parent for permission? My ex will not agree to a move and I am aware of petitioning the court, but how far can I move without having to ask for his consent? We have shared responsibility with our daughter living primarily with me.

[Attorney Cheri Hobbs]

If your case has been finalized then the parenting statute in Florida applies to a move 50 miles or more. If your case has not been finalized but is pending you should not move more than 10 miles without the court's permission.

Attorney Cheri Hobbs

[dupuisn01]

Does that 50 mile rule apply to where the other parent is located or from my residence? Currently the other parent resides nearly 50 miles and two counties away.

[Attorney Howard Iken]

The 50 mile rule has no built in exceptions. But I doubt a judge would prevent you from moving if your spouse is already out of the area.




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