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1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody and Family Law for New Jersey on
Q: I live in new jersey and the father lives in Alaska. I have custody. Father refuses to return him.
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answered on Jul 15, 2016

You need to retain an experienced matrimonial attorney to file an emergent motion to resolve this matter. Good luck.

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Q: My ex works thru a local union in NJ. he gets placed on jobs w different companies. Child support is not being deducted.

Shouldn't the union office notify these companies that he gets placed on jobs for that he has a support order and child support should be deducted weekly? I do have an order through probation for Wage garnishment.

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answered on Jul 8, 2016

You may need to retain counsel to make certain that you have the correct support order in place or in the alternative that support is supposed to be payable through Probation via wage garnishment. At the very least, you should have an attorney review your existing legal pleadings. Good luck.

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Q: Ex wife is dating a man that has physically beat her and my daughter lives with her. I want full custody of my child.

The abuser his father is a cop.

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answered on Jul 1, 2016

The only way to obtain your objective is to retain experienced matrimonial counsel to handle this matter for you. It will be a question of you providing the attorney with the necessary proof to substantiate your case. Some people are afraid to do this when one party is in law enforcement. I... View More

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Q: Is Philadelphia is there a such thing for one parent co-signing/supervising another to help get custody back from state
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answered on Mar 16, 2016

You need to ask this question in the PA section.

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Q: I live in new jersey if i move myself and my 4 kids to Connecticut. Are custody laws in effect
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answered on Aug 13, 2015

Each state has it's own custody laws. But you need the NJ Court's permission to relocate to another state. Good luck.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody for New Jersey on
Q: I have a dyfs case because my son said I punched him giving him a black eye which isnt true the judge said that all

parties have to be in agreement for my children to be returned home. cpc report finds no evidence of abuse and all other parties are in agreement excepty childs law guardian who is trying to stick with the lie he told. my question is can will it hold up in court with the judge if so under what... View More

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answered on Aug 13, 2015

The Judge will give substantial weight to what the child's law guardian says and can prove. You need to retain counsel and have an expert involved to support your position. Good luck.

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Q: if i share joint custody with the father of my daughter n his mother can i still have my child live wit me

my daughter grandma wants joint custody of her. her grandma has been helping me out with her for the past 2 years, my daughrer is 4, and since i want to moved to georgia she wants joint custody of my daughter. i love my daughter n i dont want her to suffer. if i agree to joint custody can it be for... View More

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answered on Aug 12, 2015

Your question leaves out too many facts to precisely answer it. You really need to retain a family law attorney to go over your situation in detail and then obtain a Court Order defining everything precisely. Good luck.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody for New Jersey on
Q: Hi I was wondering if daughter gives custody of her children to her mom would the daughter still be able to live wit mom
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answered on Aug 12, 2015

Why would that change anything? A transfer of custody requires a Court Order. You need to retain a family law attorney. Good luck.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody for New Jersey on
Q: I have custody of my 5 yr old daughter. Father pays support but doesn't see her. Can I move out of state legally?
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answered on Aug 10, 2015

You must obtain a Court Order allowing you to relocate to another state in order to do so legally. Good luck.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody for New Jersey on
Q: i live in fl my children live in NJ can i get a free legal services in that stated even though i am not a resident
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answered on Aug 10, 2015

NO!

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Q: After signing your rights over for your child . How long after do I have to appeal this decision in the state of nj?
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answered on Aug 2, 2015

You cannot just "sign over your rights to a child. There has to be a Court Order. You need to restate your question, with complete facts. Good luck.

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Q: How do I ask a judge for custody of my grandchild if she's with dyfs

My granddaughter was taken from my home while spending the night because her parents got arrested I was told by dtfs that I could either get licensed as a kinship caregiver or I could ask the judge for custody how would I go about asking a judge for custody

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answered on Jul 28, 2015

You have to make a Motion in Court to seek custody. However, it will depend on all the facts and circumstances of the situation as to whether or not you will be successful. Good luck.

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Q: I gave my mom sole custody of my oldest son and she recently told me she wants to adopt him what rights do i still have?

She claims her husband cannot put him under his health insurance because he is not adopted by them does that mean i still have some rights to my son?

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answered on Jul 28, 2015

Only a Court can grant custody to someone. You need to consult a family law attorney and then decide what you really want to do. Good luck.

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Q: My 16 year old daughter has a job. Father refuses to take her during his visitation. can I file a Motion to make him

take her to her employment?

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answered on Jul 28, 2015

You can try, but it is not something the Court is likely to get involved with.Good luck.

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Q: Can my baby dad who i gave temporary custody to. Can he take my kids out of the united states without my permission?
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answered on Jul 28, 2015

Only a Court can grant someone custody. You need to retain counsel so that this situation is handled properly by a Court. Good luck.

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Q: if I have weekend visitation with my kids am I obligated to take them to their team sports
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answered on Jul 28, 2015

Even if you are not legally obligated, you should do so. Why would you want to disrupt their sports activities? That is very important to their growth and development.

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Q: If csp is involved, can my girls can't come to nj for their summer break. We have joint, legal, physical custody

She was supposed to move back to nj fall 2014, instead moved 3 hours further south. We have notarized papers starting this.

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answered on Jul 28, 2015

Notarized papers, do not necessary have legal significance. You would have to meet with an attorney, bring in all your documents and then the attorney can advise you what the best course of action is. Good luck.

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Q: I have a 5 yr old son in Uruguay resident I'm a US citizen. The mom won't send him to me. What can I do?

I'm on the birth certificate as the father. I'm a US citizen he is a Uruguay citizen do I have any rights to have him fly to the US to visit me or even come spend some time with me

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answered on Jul 26, 2015

There is nothing you can do in NJ. You must resolve this matter in Uruguay. Good luck.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody for New Jersey on
Q: My brother was arrested and has to go to family court for custody of his son can I go to court on his behalf

The child's mom filed a countersuit asking for sole legal and residential custody when she found out he was arrested. The mother is not a legal US citizen she only has a working green card and has been told she will be deported to Hondurus and she has threatened us the she will take the baby... View More

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answered on Jul 26, 2015

Unless you are an attorney, the answer is no. Your brother needs to retain counsel promptly. Good luck.

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Q: How long after someone signs their rights over dor their child do they have to appeal this decision?
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answered on Jul 26, 2015

30 days. Appeals of a Court decision are extremely complex. You need an attorney with Appellate matrimonial experience. You have no chance on your own. Good luck.

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