If you're facing divorce, and you and your spouse have a significant amount of assets, the issue of noncommunity property becomes a very pressing one. Any property that can be shown not to be a "marital asset" - generally because it was owned by one spouse before the marriage - will be retained by that spouse and will not be factored in during property division.

Practice Area - Relocation

In 2006, the Florida Legislature passed a statute that requires that any parent with custody of a minor child must obtain either the other parent’s consent to or a court order approving the relocation of a child more than 50 miles away from their former primary residence.

This statute has very strict requirements as to what information must be provided to the other parent, or filed with the court. Failing to comply with this statute can result in your being ordered by a Court to return to the area you lived in or in a change of custody.

Relocation is a serious issue and it cannot be resolved with an “oral agreement” between the parents. You must comply with the statute or you face serious legal complications.

Contact us today if you are thinking in terms of relocating to another state or anywhere more than 50 miles away, and let us assist you in making sure you have the necessary approvals to permit you to relocate properly.