Florida § 744.1098 - Change of ward’s residence.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 744.1098 — Change of ward’s residence., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 744.1098. Change of ward’s residence.
(1) PRIOR COURT APPROVAL REQUIRED. — A guardian who has power pursuant to this chapter to determine the residence of the ward may not, without court approval, change the residence of the ward from this state to another, or from one county of this state to another county of this state, unless such county is adjacent to the county of the ward’s current residence. Any guardian who wishes to remove the ward from the ward’s current county of residence to another county which is not adjacent to the ward’s current county of residence must obtain court approval prior to removal of the ward. In granting its approval, the court shall, at a minimum, consider the reason for such relocation and the longevity of such relocation. (2) IMMEDIATE COURT NOTIFICATION REQUIRED. — Any guardian who wishes to remove the ward from the ward’s current county of residence to another county adjacent to the ward’s county of residence shall notify the court having jurisdiction of the guardianship within 15 days after relocation of the ward. Such notice shall state the compelling reasons for relocation of the ward and how long the guardian expects the ward to remain in such other county.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 744.1098
What does Florida Statutes § 744.1098 cover?
Section 744.1098 ("Change of ward’s residence.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Florida § 744.1098?
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Is this the official text of Florida law?
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