Determining if You Need Permission to Relocate
Moving to a new place frequently brings the conflicting emotions of stress and excitement that reflect the complex reality of transitioning to a new life stage. Relocating when parents share child custody is quite a bit more complicated, and may require court intervention if procedures are not followed or disputes arise. Parents understandably want to live as close as possible to their children if custody is shared, both to facilitate the exercise of parenting time, and to make the logistics of child exchange easier. People seem to be moving, and moving great distances, with greater frequency as the past limitations of location and communication are overcome by modern technology. However, Florida has a strong preference for promoting healthy relationships and frequent contact with both parents,…
