On May 17, 2023, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill greatly restricting Florida doctors in their ability to give gender-affirming treatment to transgender minors. The law took effect immediately upon signing. Notably for Florida parents and out-of-state parents of kids...
Relocation
What is an emergency involving a child? Part 2
Is the child currently at risk of serious physical injury or of one parent moving away with them in violation of court order? In part 1 of this post, we discussed the situation that can arise during or following a divorce when one parent believes their child may be in...
Can relocation happen during the course of a Florida divorce? Steps to take.
During divorce proceedings, a parent may petition the court for a temporary relocation order that would allow the parent to move away with the child pending final resolution of the issue. Florida has a detailed statute that lays out the procedures to follow and...