"My ex-wife has custody of our children, and she wants to move across the country with them. What can I do about it?"

In order to relocate, your former spouse must obtain either your permission or the court's. You have the right to object to the relocation as interfering with your timesharing with the children, especially if you spend frequent time with them, as a cross-country move would certainly diminish your ability to do so.

It is important to consult with a divorce attorney who has knowledge concerning recent changes to the Florida relocation statute, so that you can know more about your rights in this situation.

Lori Barkus is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator and Circuit Civil Mediator and is a member of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals as well as a member of the Board of Directors for the Collaborative Family Lawyers of South Florida. Her office is located in Weston, FL. This divorce attorney can be reached at (954) 349-7988. View her Divorce Magazine profile.