Tampa, FL asked in Family Law for Florida

Q: Can I take my son on the road working with me he is home-schooled

I got a recent job opportunity to travel for work my son has been living with me for the past 4 years his mom pays no child support at all neither one of us have ever went to court for custody my question is can I take my son traveling to work with me his mom is refusing to let me go but I know this can make a better life for me and him

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Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
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  • Freeeport, FL
  • Licensed in Florida

A: There is no legal impediment stopping you from doing so. If his mother opposes the plan, her only option would be to bring you to court by the filing of a lawsuit against you. I wouldn't hold my breath.

Vanessa Vasquez de Lara
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Vanessa Vasquez de Lara
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  • Miami, FL
  • Licensed in Florida

A: The Mother is the legal guardian of the child if you and she were never married. Therefore, I would not remove the child from Florida without getting a court order of paternity allowing you to take the child with you.

Good luck.

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