Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

By law if a child is born in the state of Florida but resides in New Jersey with his father through joint custody, can the mother take the child back to Florida without the fathers approval?


Asked on 1/11/14, 5:41 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Brent Rose The Orsini & Rose Law Firm

What do you mean by "joint custody"? Is there a court order defining the relationship. If a father who has never been married to the mother and has never filed for paternity has "custody" of a child in Florida, the mother may take the child from the father, but you'd have to ask a New Jersey lawyer about the law there.

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Answered on 1/12/14, 8:35 am
John Smitten Carey and Leisure

If there is a court order of some kind no otherwise yes. Contact my office for free consultation 727-446-7659

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Answered on 1/12/14, 10:37 am


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