Q: dealing with a domestic violence case in New Jersey with the father of my 2 year old. I’m wanting to relocate to fl
Laws are strict in N.J. about relocating but I have support family a job here and nothing in N.J. he is demanding visitation court agreed to it. I do not trust him with my son or want him in his life at all he never was around or a parent when we were there. My son is happier with him not here. he’s a drug addict, dealer, felon, and I’m sick to think I have to go back and let him see him. Are there any laws in Florida or a way I can change this fight the ruling? Trial starts in a few weeks, this man is dangerous and I’m terrified of him do not want him even remotely near me....
A: Step one is to establish your residency in Florida. You will need to live here six months before you can take advantage of the Florida courts. Until then your fight is in NJ.
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Actually, if the case is pending in the New Jersey court, even if you were to establish Florida Residency, the Florida courts would not have jurisdiction. See the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act,
Florida Statute 61.501 et seq. That uniform act is the law in almost all US states, including New Jersey.
http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String=&URL=0000-0099/0061/Sections/0061.501.html
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