Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey

relinquish custody to mother

I have two children from a previous relationship and they have been living with me and my wife for 2 1/2 year without any contact with their natural mother. Since we were never married, I only currently have temporary custody of these children. Well recent circumstances requiring me to move every 6 months for the next two years will not be a stable environment for my children to be in. I would like to know how to go about transferring custody of these children to their natural mother and what legal ramifications would there be on my end. Child support obviously, but will there be anything else? I will not be able to be a part of my children�s lives as the natural mother does not want me to be and I need to know that they will be in good care. Any help you could provide is appreciated.


Asked on 6/10/03, 1:01 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Robert Gleaner Robert A. Gleaner, P.C.

Re: relinquish custody to mother

Let me see if I understand this: Your two children have had no contact with their mother for two and one-half years. The only stability they have known is with you and your wife. Now, you intend to take these children, give them to (essentially) a stranger, and cut them off from their only parents for the next two years. I'm sorry I cannot give you an answer that is anything near what you expect. This is such a terrible proposition that I would strongly suggest that you figure out some other way. In my opinion, these kids would be terribly scarred by your proposal. You need to talk with someone who can figure out a better way with you. Keep in mind that this advice is based purely on the little bit of information that you have given to me. There certainly may be other factors that would change my opinion. Further, no one can rely on advice from an attorney who has not been retained. Since it appears that you have not retained an attorney, you may want to contact an attorney (either me or someone else) to discuss your matter in more detail. Only then will you be able to rely on the advice. Good luck! Rob Gleaner

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Answered on 6/10/03, 1:48 pm


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