Moving After Divorce
Can You Move After Getting Divorced in Florida?
If you have children who still live in your house, moving after a divorce can present some unique challenges. While there is a desire to start fresh in a new place, this may not be in your child’s best interest or even possible due to child custody regulations.
The Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act regulates which state has jurisdiction over custody issues if a child moves and in addition, each state has their own individual child custody laws as well. In general, you have to prove that a move would benefit your child more so than staying in his or her hometown/home state.