Leaving the state with your child in New Jersey
It may seem crazy that you cannot just pack up and move out of New Jersey with your child if you are the custodial parent but that is the law. Judges in Jersey City andNewark look very closely as to why you want to leave and determine if the move will harm the child. The custodial parent in a child custody case must have compelling reasons as to why they seek to move out of state. Some reasons include: improved employment prospects, better educational opportunities for the child and a safer environment. Will the child be harmed by the move? Will the relationship with the non-custodial parent be harmed? How will the parenting or visitation schedule be affected? Judges believe that the relationship with the non-custodial parent is very important as it should be. Judges in Jersey City have demanded and ordered that child return to New Jersey if permission was not sought prior to the move.
The Artusa Law Firm understands the issues involved in child removal and child custody cases. The team, lead by Santo V. Artusa, Jr., Esq., is ready to work with you.
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