Q: Dad lives in Florida and son in NJ. In what state do I file for joint legal and physical custody.
I Moved to Florida in late 2011. Mother and I had a verbal agreement that my son would be with me for summer vacations and certain holidays and all was good until I started a new relationship in 2013 & every summer there after has been a nightmare.Every excuse to keep me from being with him. After much negotiations, she'd eventually give in, except for last summer.I now have a 1yr daughter, born in march'15 and she refused to let my son come to FL for the summer to be with me and his sister and now this year,2016,she has told me that"I haven't earned the right to see my son b/c I haven't contributed enough $'. Jan'15 I lost my job and worked odd jobs. Add to that a newborn,but before that,I was paying for his health insurance and contributing financially and to this day,I pay for his phone line.
Which state do I file for joint custody? At this point, I cant afford a lawyer,what are my options? and the better question is, do I even stand a chance?Pls help me not to give up.THANK U!
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