Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey

visitation

I live in NJ where my son was born on 7-21-07, My gf and I lived with my mom, on 8-30 she moved back with her mom in E. Berlin Pa. Where do I file for visitation in PA where she now is or NJ where she was living with me and where he was born.


Asked on 9/02/07, 7:34 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Glenn Brown Real World Law, P.C.

Re: visitation

NJ should have jurisdiction. Children that are natives of NJ cannot be removed from the state without consent of both parents.

Custody matters are generally handled by the child's home state i.e. where the child has resided for the prior 6 months.

Good luck to you.

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Answered on 9/03/07, 2:43 pm
Jef Henninger, Esq Law Offices of Jef Henninger, Esq.

Re: visitation

NJ. I suggest you speak to an attorney about filing an order to show cause.

My intial consultations are always free, so call me at 732/247/3340 to discuss your case.

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Answered on 9/03/07, 10:34 pm


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