Petition to Relocate

Dear Anonymous:   Since the other parent has not responded, under Florida Statute 61.13001, there is a presumption that relocation is in your child's best interest.  This also presumes that you followed all the prerequisites in serving the other parent and, if applicable, anyone else who may have legal rights to timesharing with the child,  as required by Florida statute, and filed the return of service. However, you are correct  that you have to take steps to bring this to the Court's attention to obtain the Order permitting you to relocate. There is no specific form for you to file, but your proposed Motion seems appropriately titled.  Be sure to include in your motion that the other side was properly served and failed to respond. Once you file the motion you will need to read the Judge's specific procedures on how to set a hearing on the matter.  Some counties have help desks that you can call if the procedures are not clear.  You should probably only need 10 to 15 minutes for your hearing.  Looks like you are headed in the right direction to allow your move! Best of luck. Cindy S. Vova Family Law Offices of Cindy S. Vova, P.A. Broward-Miami-Dade: 954-316-3496 Palm Beach: 561-962-2785