Asked on Mar 24th, 2014 on Child Custody - New Jersey
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I have a three year old child and I just got a job up in Maine and I am always seeinng someone there . We now live in New Jersey. I want to know if I can take my daughter out of state and file for custody once I get up to maine
I have seen your question.
My name is David Salvaggio. I head a law firm that devotes its practice exclusively to New Jersey Divorce and Family Law matters. It's all we do.
Please feel free to take a look at our Firm Website (www.salvaggiolaw.net), which contains a lot of helpful information.
The short answer to your question is: No, you cannot move to Maine with your daughter unless you either have the father's consent or an Order from a New Jersey court.
Your question does not specify the town in which you live. My firm's offices are located in Morristown, NJ (Morris County). If your location is such that you would consider having our firm represent you, I am willing to have a brief personal phone call with you (at no charge). You can call our offices at any time of the day or night. Our telephone number is 973-455-1220. Please leave a voice mail message if I am not available to speak with you when you call.
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