Q: Do grandparents have a legal right to keep their grandchild from moving out of state.
My wife and I want to move with our toddler. He loves grandma and grandpa but they are extremely toxic. Can they legally keep us stuck in state? (FL)
A: Unless there has been a prior court order to the contrary, grandparents have no legal right to prevent a grandchild from moving anywhere. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.
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I have litigated this issue years ago and the answer is still the same the grandparents don't have standing.
Relocation issues only involve the parents
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