Relocating a child without the other parent's agreement or court approval is a serious misstep. A judge can order the child returned, modify time-sharing in favor of the parent left behind, and treat the unauthorized move as evidence of bad faith in later proceedings.
The consequences are avoidable with the right steps taken in the right order. Brodzki Jacobs counsels West Palm Beach parents considering relocation before they act, because a parent relocation lawyer is far more useful ahead of the move than cleaning up after one.
