What happens if I bring about a child custody relocation without entering into an agreement or going to court?

If a parent relocates more than 50 miles from their prior home with minor children and does not first obtain the consent of the other parent or a court order allowing for such, then the currently local parent can apply to the court and will typically be granted a court order requiring the children to be returned. Once they are returned, the parent that wants to move can then apply to the court to have the children returned to them in the far away place. But in such event, the fact they did not comply with Florida law is a factor that can be considered by the court when determinig whether the relocation shall occur. As such, it is a much better practice to obtain either the consent of the non-moving parent or a court order prior to such a move. Because having the children come back is not good for a child’s peace of mind and stability, is very inconvenient for both parents, and can be used against you should you be involved in a contested litigation to request the child to be allowed relocated.