When a parent with a time-sharing arrangement wants to relocate more than 50 miles from their current residence for longer than 60 days, Florida law requires either the written consent of the other parent or court approval. The relocation statute applies regardless of which direction the move is heading, whether a Fort Myers parent is moving to another part of Florida or out of state.
Relocation disputes are among the more contentious custody matters because they directly affect the viability of an existing time-sharing schedule. The relocating parent must demonstrate that the move is in the child's best interests, not just their own. Brodzki Jacobs represents both parents in relocation cases: those seeking court approval to move and those opposing a relocation that would diminish their parenting time. Contact the firm as soon as relocation becomes a factor, because the legal process needs to begin before any move takes place.
