QUESTION
Custody already established... both parents have moved. Can I file a new motion for custody in new county?
Asked on Apr 16th, 2018 on Child Custody - New Jersey
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If both the mother and father have moved to different counties, can a new petition for custody be opened in the new county of residence. Both parents have been in new counties for 3+ years.
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Family Law Attorney serving Hackensack, NJ
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Elena Weitz (Principal at Offit|Kurman)
You would have to file a motion in the county that issued the last court order, unless that court order moved your case to a different county. You can change counties only with a court order changing venue. To get such an order, you would havet to file a motion to do so.
Answered on Apr 17th, 2018 at 5:13 AM