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“I’m getting divorced, can I move with my kids?”

Florida law is very specific about what is allowed in a “relocation” with minor children.  There is a maximum distance that you can move without the necessity of a court order.  A lot of people, including many lawyers, are not aware that the distance is measured “as the crow flies” (straight line on a map). The answer to the question really hinges on several factors including the reasons for the move and how far the move will be.

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Family Law Kate Furman Family Law Kate Furman

Legal Father vs. Biological Father

Although it may seem as though a biological father and a legal father are one in the same, that is not always the case.  Believe it or not there is a distinction between a biological father and a legal father, and the distinction can have financial consequences.

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