Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey

Re: At what age can a child

Hi,

It depends, people mistakenly confuse visitation/parenting time with custody. How is the "joint custody" arrangement set up? Is it by court order? That document would be the starting point. If the judgment or order doesn't allow it, then your son can go to Texas if his father agrees. I would get this reduced to a Consent Order.

If none of these options are available, you will have to file what is commonly called a relocation motion. If you would like help, feel free to call my office.

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Re: At what age can a child

When your son is 18 he can decide where he wants to live. Now, if the father has an order giving him residential custody of your son you son must remain where he is until or unless the Court enters an Order changing this arrangement.

Gary Moore, Esquire

Hackensack, New Jersey

www.garymooreattorneyatlaw.com

Re: At what age can a child

It depends on a couple of things, the most important is what your divorce judgment and divorce agreement say. If you have to go to Court, then your son's wishes at age 17 will be taken into account very strongly by the Judge.

Do you have any other issues? Common issues include: when does child support cut off? who pays for college and how much?

If you would like, give me a call; I am in northern New Jersey. I will discuss this with you; the telephone consultation will be free. I would be happy to help you out.

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