Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey

Child Custody

I currently have residential custody of my 15 year old daughter. Joint custody with her mother since 2004. The mother has not been involved in her life since 2002. Now, the mother is seeking full custody for reasons unknown. The original order was establish in NJ through a restraining order (not a custody issue). We now reside in NYS and the mother has filed an order to show cause in Passaic county where the order originated seeking full custody. My daughter wants to remain with me and would like visitation with her mother is her mother is willing. Should Passaic be hearing this matter or should it be handled by NYS? Can I lose custody of my daughter? The mother has made false allegations with ACS and the police which were unfounded all in her quest for custody. Should I file harrassment charges against the mother?


Asked on 10/04/08, 12:13 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Robert Davies The Davies Law Firm, P.A.

Re: Child Custody

You absolutely, positively need an experienced divorce attorney. This sounds like it is a serious situation, and can affect your daughter's life substantially.

It is not possible to talk about all of the issues that you raise; there is no easy fix. This is important stuff. Please, get a lawyer.

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Answered on 10/06/08, 11:54 am
Gary Moore Gary Moore Attorney At Law

Re: Child Custody

You should have an attorney move that the matter in Passaic County be dismissed because there is a lack of jurisdiction over the custody of the child because it now resides in New York State.

Call me if you like.

Gary Moore, Esquire

Hackensack, New Jersey

www.garymooreattorneyatlaw.com

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Answered on 10/04/08, 12:30 pm


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