Florida · Travel Consent
Florida Child Travel Consent Letter
Florida is a major international gateway (Miami, Orlando, Tampa), making travel consent documentation especially important for families with custody arrangements. Florida's parenting plan framework (Fla. Stat. § 61.13) often includes specific travel provisions. Florida also has protocols for flagging children at international airports in response to abduction concerns. A notarized travel consent letter and knowledge of your parenting plan's travel requirements protect all parties.
Florida's Parental Responsibility and Time-Sharing statute (§ 61.13) often includes travel provisions in parenting plans, and Florida has active international abduction prevention protocols at international airports.
Governing law
Fla. Stat. § 61.13 (custody/timesharing) + Fla. Stat. § 61.534 (international child abduction prevention)
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Cites Fla. Stat. § 61.13 (custody/timesharing) + Fla. Stat. § 61.534 (international child abduction prevention). Formatted for USPS Certified Mail. Instant PDF.
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Florida Travel Consent FAQs
Does my Florida parenting plan address international travel?▾
Check your parenting plan, many Florida plans created after 2008 include specific international travel provisions. Common provisions include advance notice requirements (30-60 days), itinerary sharing, emergency contact requirements, and mutual consent. If your plan is silent on travel, Florida courts generally require reasonable notice to the other parent.
What happens at Miami International Airport if there's a travel dispute?▾
CBP officers at MIA have access to watch lists for children subject to travel restrictions. If a co-parent has filed a child abduction prevention order or registered the child's name with CBP, the traveling parent may be stopped. A notarized travel consent letter and a copy of your parenting plan demonstrating authority to travel are essential.
How do I handle a co-parent who refuses to sign a travel consent letter in Florida?▾
File a motion in circuit court (family division) for a travel authorization order. Florida courts can grant travel authorization based on the child's best interests. File as early as possible, court dates can take weeks to schedule, and you'll want the order well before your departure date.
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