Q: I live in New Jersey and am looking to move to florida. I was wondering about how far in advance do I request this?
He has not seen my son in over 2 years and moved out of state but I foresee an issue with him as he has caused several issues in family court on and off for the past few years.
A: You will have to show that this move is in the best interest of the child and that you have the opportunity for a better quality of life. You need to retain an experienced matrimonial attorney to represent you in this matter. With modern technology, you can be represented by any high-quality attorney in New Jersey irrespective of geography.
A: Despite the fact that he has not seen your child in over 2 years, to relocate with your son out of state, you either need a signed writing from him agreeing to the move or you need a court order permitting it to occur. I know that it seems like a waste of time / money, but I am a big believer in Murphy's Law and if you dont do it correctly, you are giving your ex an opportunity to seek sanctions against you for relocating without a court order and "in violation of his parenting rights". And, rest assured that he will tell a very different story about his role in your child's life and try to suggest that your actions in moving were improper.
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