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Can I move out of Florida with my son back to (a different state)?

June 20, 2017

If you are an unwed mother and there is no order finding that the Father is the “legal father” and giving him time sharing, Florida law gives you sole guardianship of the child and sole parental responsibility. Therefore you have the authority to relocate with the child. Due to the sensitive nature of this situation, cause a move of more than 50 miles triggers the Florida relocation statute, having a formal child custody and time-sharing order is the only way to prevent a legal emergency. Even if you are currently unwed, the court will require a parenting plan to ensure the child’s best interests are protected during and after the move.

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Vanessa_Vasquez De Lara Divorce Attorney

Vanessa Vasquez de Lara is a Miami divorce lawyer, author, and legal commentator with more than 20 years of experience helping families navigate divorce, child custody disputes, and complex family law matters throughout Florida. She is the founder and managing partner of Vasquez de Lara Law Group, one of the largest family-law-only firms serving Miami-Dade and Broward counties, with a team of attorneys dedicated exclusively to divorce and family law.

A graduate of the University of Miami School of Law, Vanessa has been recognized for her professional excellence by being named to the Super Lawyers list every year since 2016. She is also the author of the bestselling book “The Florida Man’s Guide to Getting Divorced” which provides practical insight into the legal, financial, and personal realities of divorce in Florida.

Fully bilingual in English and Spanish, Vanessa is frequently invited to provide legal commentary on family law issues in national media, including appearances on NBC and Univision’s Despierta América.

Beyond her legal work, Vanessa is the founder of the Ricky Supreme Scholars Foundation, created in honor of her brother who lost his life to gun violence. Through the foundation, she provides scholarships to high school students to help them pursue higher education and build brighter futures.

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