Orlando, FL asked in Child Custody for Florida

Q: myself and kids mom have joint custody from NJ courts. we moved to FL and she moved out with kids. will FL honor NJ.

we broke up just recently after moving to FL and she moved out the house and took our two small kids and won't say where they are. she has no job, money or a place to live unless it's a shelter.

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Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
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  • Freeeport, FL
  • Licensed in Florida

A: Normally a custody decree is awarded in the case of a divorce or separation. If this is the case, were you and the children's' mother still living together for some reason? Yes, the Florida courts will probably honor a New Jersey custody decree, pursuant to the Uniform Child Custody and Jurisdiction Act, which is the law in both states.

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