virtuallylost
Junior Member
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? FLORIDA & NY -i am an unwed mom with a 14 year old son. When my son was born i was married to another man. At that time i was going through a divorce and my sons dad did sign an affidavit that this was his son. (no dna testing at that time) During this 15 year relationship there were many incidents of domestic abuse. I have recently found the courage to leave this man with our son. I had co owned a home with this abusive dad which we have now left and am staying with friends in another county. My son was born in NY, however we left NY 10 years ago and lived in Florida. We purchased the home 4 years ago in Port St Lucie Florida. My son and I are currently staying with a friend in Broward county due to the domestic violence issue. I did file a restraining order when I got to Broward, however the judge dismissed it *insufficient evidence*. Dad wants to talk to his son but our son wants nothing to do with Dad at this time. We are being provided with counseling (women in distress and on henderson waiting list) at this time. However permanent housing seems quite far away due to lack of funds and government agencies giving the run around. My question is can I leave florida confidently and move back to ny with my son without having to worry about *jurisdiction* issues? Also, how would I proceed with getting the house in Port st lucie sold since *dad* is the mortgage holder and the terms of the deed has me as *right to survivorship*, I want nothing to do with this house other than cash in my pocket to help in assisting with permanent housing for myself & son?