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Relocation in Tampa

Pursuant to Florida Statutes 61.13001, a parent who desires to relocate more than 50 miles from his or her principal place of residence with the child must either obtain a court order allowing the relocation, or obtain written agreement to the relocation by the other parent.

If the parent seeking to move is unable to agree with the other parent regarding relocation, the statute prescribes a specific process that needs to be followed in order to have a court determine the issue of whether the party will be allowed to move with the child.

Furthermore, if a parent is notified that the other parent seeks to relocate with a minor child, there are specific motions that must be filed by the objecting parent. If the objecting parent fails to timely file the appropriate objection, that parent may lose the right to dispute the move.

Contact a Tampa family law attorney at Givens Divorce Law Group to discuss relocation.