Rivero v. Rivero

The former husband appeals a non-final order authorizing his former wife to relocate to North Carolina with the parties’ minor child on a temporary basis. We reverse because the trial court failed to hold an evidentiary hearing before allowing the temporary relocation, contrary to the requirements of section 61.13001(6)(b), Florida Statutes. See Mata v. Mata, 75 So.3d 341, 343 (Fla. 3d DCA 2011) (holding that the trial court abused its discretion in granting the mother’s motion for temporary relocation with the minor child where the court’s decision “was limited to a review of the pleadings…