Orlando Relocation Attorney
Navigating Florida's Strict Parental Relocation Requirements
Florida has strict requirements governing the relocation of a parent with a minor child. Moving more than 50 miles from your current residence — even within Florida — requires either the written agreement of the other parent or court approval. Attorney Joseph Knape represents both parents seeking to relocate with their children and parents opposing relocation throughout Central Florida.
Florida's Relocation Statute
Under Florida law, a parent with a time-sharing agreement cannot relocate more than 50 miles from their principal residence without either a written agreement signed by both parents or a court order. The relocating parent bears the burden of proving that the move is in the child's best interests. Factors include the reason for the relocation, the impact on the child's relationship with the non-relocating parent, and the feasibility of preserving the relationship through a modified time-sharing schedule.
Seeking Court Approval to Relocate
If the other parent objects to relocation, the relocating parent must file a petition with the court and demonstrate that the move serves the child's best interests. Attorney Knape helps parents build compelling relocation cases, addressing each statutory factor and presenting evidence of the benefits the relocation will provide to the child.
Opposing Relocation
When a parent seeks to relocate with your child, your relationship with your child is at stake. Attorney Knape aggressively opposes relocation petitions that are not in the child's best interests, presenting evidence of the harm the move would cause to the parent-child relationship and challenging the relocating parent's stated reasons.
"Moving more than 50 miles requires court approval or written agreement — violating this can result in serious consequences."
"Attorney Knape represents both parents seeking to relocate and those fighting to keep their children close."
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