Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey

If parents are not married, can father keep mother from taking child to another state to live?


Asked on 4/29/10, 6:37 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Jef Henninger, Esq Law Offices of Jef Henninger, Esq.

Yes, but only by way of court order. So in other words, the parent can physically move the child but such a move would be illegal. The parent wanting to move should file a motion with the court if the other parent objects.

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Answered on 5/04/10, 7:20 am


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