question about denying Ex visitation/contact with child

[Jaimie]

Do I need to file anything with court because I am denying Ex visitation/contact with son? In my opinion he is not stabile. He is not healthy, possible loss of job, home is a complete mess, not providing enough food for son, eratic behavior and I had him baker acted in Dec. He also has not paid child support in 6+ months.

[Jaimie]

Do I need to file anything with court because I am denying Ex visitation/contact with son? In my opinion he is not stabile. He is not healthy, possible loss of job, home is a complete mess, not providing enough food for son, eratic behavior and I had him baker acted in Dec. He also has not paid child support in 6+ months.

I am also looking to move this summer. Our divorce decree states within 50 miles, and it might be about that from where I currently live to St. Pete area where I want to move. Is it 50 miles from MY current residence? How much leeway does the court give in those situations if its say 55-60 miles rather than 50 as stated in decree? Do I need to file with court for that as well? I can notify Ex via email, but if I don't know where he is living I can't send him official letter. Does he really have a legal "leg to stand on" if I do move further considering all the stuff he has done... or not done to/for his child?

Thank you for the time you take to answer questions! The information is very helpful.

[Attorney Howard Iken]

You should file a Supplemental Petition to Modify and/or for Relocation. By denying visitation the whole thing may boomerang on you. Yes, there are some situations that warrant acting on your own. But in the long run you need court permission to suspend a prior parenting plan. There is no slack in the 50 mile rule.