Q: What if our long distance parenting plan doesn’t have a relocation section, any mention or specification?
I’m looking to move out of the country with my child. We currently live in Florida. I’ve asked my ex who lives 7,000 miles away if they’ll agree to it. They are being a bit difficult. However, our agreement has no section specifying anything about relocation. How do I know if I really need their permission or the court’s? We have shared parental responsibility but it doesn’t mention relocation but does say major things like school, medical and the like. In addition, because we have to go to them for visitation, this won’t affect their visitation rights in any way. In fact, we’ll be closer and on a better time zone in relation to theirs for better Skype access.
Additionally, what is meant by temporary educational purpose in the statue? One of the main reasons we’re going is for better education and as of now, we don’t plan to live there permanently but it will be for 1.5-2years and of course longer if it works out well. Thank you in advance for your expertise.
A: You are probably going to need court approval to take the child out of the U.S. One reason you ex is being difficult is that, should you not return the child when agreed, international litigation is likely to be very costly. Also, you should be aware that, last time i checked, you will need both parents' permission to get a U.S. passport for the child.
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