Florida Relocation Attorneys
After a divorce is finalized, you may face additional issues that require the representation of an experienced family law attorney. One issue that families face is the relocation of a parent and issues over modification of parenting plans, child custody, and time-sharing arrangements. At DML Attorneys, P.A., our family law attorneys provide experienced and strategic advocacy to protect the rights of our clients and the best interests of their children in cases involving custody and relocation.
Parents typically make a move if they determine that the move is in the best interests of their family. In many cases, relocation presents greater financial opportunities or the ability to be closer to extended family.
When the parents are no longer together, neither parent has the liberty to move as they see fit. The court has to approve in advance any move what will result in a parent moving his or her residence by more than 50 miles. This law has even be interpreted to apply to the minority time-sharing parent.
Our Tampa, Florida relocation attorneys know that these cases can be particularly difficult, as both parties usually feel that they should not have to go through the litigation. We will help guide you through the process to fight for your financial security and your right to be with your children.
We provide experienced and strategic advocacy to protect our clients' rights and the best interests of their children in relocation cases. Here at DML Attorneys, we will provide the legal assistance you need to advocate for family.
“A relocation case is hard because relatively few cases settle. So, it’s not the time to stay with your regular lawyer. Hire an attorney who knows how to file the best pleadings, outmaneuver the opponent, and win the trial. ”
Relocating With Your Children
If you have an opportunity such as a job or remarriage that requires you to relocate, you may need legal representation if you want to take your children with you. The Florida relocation statute governs whether a parent can change his or her residence if the move exceeds 50 miles. The court's decision is based on whether there is a legitimate reason to move and if the decision is in the best interests of the child.
If you are planning to move more than 50 miles from your current residence, you must get permission from your spouse or file a petition for relocation. Our attorneys will help you prepare your case and articulate to the court your reasoning for the move.
Preventing the Relocation of Children
In addition to representing parents seeking to relocate, we also represent parents interested in preventing relocation. We understand that non-relocating parent frequently has a strong interest in making sure that their children are close. We will help you present your case to the court and address other issues involving child support and child custody.
What We've Achieved
Successfully petitioned to set aside a marital settlement agreement for duress, coercion, and misrepresentation.
Petitioned to set aside a final judgment for fraud.
Defended party in short term marriage with millions in non-marital assets held in trust and closely held companies against claims that the assets were marital
Represented numerous land and business owners against claims that their significant assets were marital.
Successfully obtained distribution of hidden assets.
Successfully obtained a judgment deeming several debts held by one party as non-marital.
Successfully obtained a judgment determining properties transferred out of one party’s name were marital.
Successfully obtained a judgment that determined a business to be marital when one party was claiming the business was non-marital.