Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey

Hi my name is Chris I was divorced in New York in 2012 . On May 23rd 2016 I was awarded temporary custody of my two daughters in New Jersey where I was living since 2014 the case lasted 13 months a final custody order out of Orange County New York on June 23rd 2017 the children would live with me and stay in New Jersey as they have been for almost 2 years my ex-wife is trying to file an order to show cause now 6 months later in Dutchess County New York my question is would New Jersey now have jurisdiction since the children have been living here going to school here for two years


Asked on 1/03/18, 8:03 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jef Henninger, Esq Law Offices of Jef Henninger, Esq.

I would have to review all of the court orders. Either way, we handle both NJ and NY so feel free to call us to discuss at 1-855-9-JEFLAW

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Answered on 1/04/18, 8:18 am


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