It’s Better to Stay Put

My Wife Says She’s Going To Leave Florida And Take Our Kids

In Coronavirus times many divorced parents to want to flee, with their children, perhaps to their hometown, or to their parents’ home, or the like.  But, be careful before you make such a threat.  The law is probably not going to be on your side.

Florida has a genuine interest in your children and their well-being. This includes the right they have to be with both parents. So, in the absence of a specific agreement between the parents, the Court will be reluctant to let one parent take the children, and can even order the return of the children to their Florida home.

Call the Law Offices of Debra G. Simms at 386.256.4882 to learn more. We are currently offering free consultations via video conference to assist you with your needs.

This blog post is not case-specific and is provided only for educational purposes and is not intended to provide specific legal advice. Blog topics may or may not be updated and entries may be out-of-date at the time you view them.

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