Jacksonville Parental Relocation Lawyer

Family Law Attorney in Jacksonville

Dealing with relocation and child custody issues can be a real problem.  In some cases, the custodial parent may decide that they need to move for work or other reasons, making it more difficult for the other parent to have the visitation that used to enjoy.  Florida law makes it impossible to move your children more than 50 miles away without first getting permission from the court to do so.  You must be aware of this law if you intend to move with your children, as if you do so without a court order or written permission, you will be in violation of the law.   You could be held in contempt of court or may lose your custody of the children.

Jacksonville Parental Relocation Attorney

When planning on making a move and being the custodial parent of the children, you need to consult a Jacksonville parental relocation lawyer to ensure that the proper procedure is followed before you make the move.  At the Law Office of Wesley H. Owens, you can get the assistance that you need in order to make sure that you are not violating the law.  Often these moves can be worked out between both parents, and there will be no problem with making the move.  However, if the parent with visitation rights is not happy with the move, then further steps may need to be taken.  If the other parent does not respond to your motion to the court, they could possibly lose their right to fight for you to stay. 

When the parents are not in agreement in regards to the move, the case will be decided by a judge.  In some cases the move will not be allowed.  In others, another solution is worked out to ensure that both parent’s rights are upheld, and in particular, the focus will be on the best interests of the children involved.  It is crucial that you get legal help on such matters, and our attorneys at the Law Office of Wesley H. Owens will stand firm and fight for you and your best interests, as well as that of your children.

Contact a Jacksonville Parental Relocation Attorney from the Law Office of Wesley H. Owens if you face parental relocation and require legal assistance to proceed.