There is no presumption by the Court in favor of or against a request to relocate with a child. The Court must consider several factors in reaching a decision regarding a proposed relocation. Some of these factors include the child’s relationship to each parent; the age/development of the child; the feasibility of preserving the relationship between the child and non-relocating parent; the child’s preference; whether the relocation will enhance the quality of life for the child and relocating parent; the reason the non-relocating parent is opposing the relocation; current employment of each parent.
Relocation is a very complicated issue. If you are considering relocating with your child or are opposing the relocation of your child by his or her other parent, contacting a knowledgeable Central Florida relocation attorney should be your first step. Attorney Wade P. Luther has helped countless families on both sides of the relocation issue. His experience will be invaluable in as you navigate through this complicated process. Contact Mr. Luther at Family Law of Orlando by email or by calling (407) 835-9900.