Jersey City, NJ asked in Family Law, Adoption, Child Custody and Juvenile Law for New York

Q: Do I need to go to court to take my 17 year old sister with me to Florida from NY?

I’m moving to Florida with my husband and kids from NY. My 17 year old sister wants to move wit us. My mom agreed but I’m not sure what I would have to do in order to take her. I’m not sure if i need to get court papers since she will be 18 in a year. She’s home schooled.

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Howard E. Knispel
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Howard E. Knispel
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  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Commack, NY
  • Licensed in New York

A: If she needs to register for school before 18, you need to be her legal guardian.

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Peter Christopher Lomtevas
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  • Divorce Lawyer
  • Schenectady, NY
  • Licensed in New York

A: If the sister is the subject of an order of custody and visitation by the sister's father, then a relocation proceeding must take place and there must be an order entered for the sister to relocate.

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