What is the chance of a judge giving my sons father primary custody because my husband is stationed in Virginia now?

  Before you can relocate, you must file a petition for relocation.  There is a specific statute that must be followed to the letter of the law in filing this petition.  It is found in Florida Statute 61.13001.    Now as to the "odds" of whether the Court will allow you to move, you will find about 20 factors that the court weighs in making its decision.  One of the principal factors is whether the non-relocating parent will be able to still have meaningful timesharing once you move.    You state:   1) You are already 7 hours from where the father lives; and 2) the current timesharing will be reduced because your son is starting school.       So first, how much further will the father be from you once you're in Virginia, and  how would the child be transported to the father, what is the cost, and how long will the commute take?       Second, given that your child is starting school, what would the schedule be if you did not move, and can it be replicated with the move?      This is a situation where you really would benefit from consulting with an attorney.  He/she can give you  a better idea of your chances of success. Best of luck to you and thank your husband for his service to our country. Cindy S. Vova Law Office of Cindy S. Vova, P.A. Ft. Lauderdale/Boca Raton 954-316-3496 info@vovalaw.com