Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

I have no idea what "residential custody" means. It is not a legal term. It sounds like no court has given either one of you custody in legal paperwork signed by a Judge.

You have a problem because one of you lives in TX and one lives in NJ.

I recommend that you immediately contact an attorney in the county that you live in and discuss your options. The longer you wait the more difficult things are going to be for you.

If you have no money, then contact one of the pro bono (free) legal agencies around the State of Texas that might be able to assist you. However, since he lives out of the State of Texas, these groups might not be willing to accept your case. Then, you would have to hire a private attorney to assist you. Good luck! Please do not contact me because I only mediate these days.