Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey

Custodial parent dies

I know man who is not the custodial parent. The mother just passed away. Does he have to go to Court to get custody or is it automatic if no family members file for custody or guardianship?


Asked on 4/27/06, 12:28 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Gary Moore Gary Moore Attorney At Law

Re: Custodial parent dies

The custody order's effectiveness died with the mother. He should simply pick up his children.

He should obtain a copy of the death certificate to counter any attempt to use the order granting

custody against him.

Gary Moore, Esquire

Hackensack, New Jersey

www.garymooreattorneyatlaw.com

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Answered on 4/27/06, 1:06 pm


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