Family Lawyer in Morristown Blog

21

Mar 2019

Look Before You Leap When It Comes to Relocating Your Child Outside of New Jersey

Many divorced parents have the best intentions when seeking to relocate their child outside of New Jersey. Indeed, there are certainly cases where a child’s best interest, and even a child’s safety, requires that a parent be permitted to relocate with his or her child outside of New Jersey. However, any parent contemplating such a relocation with their child must first seek permission of the other ...

Posted By Lisa Steirman Harvey, Esq.

05

Feb 2019

Which State can enter a custody Order?

“Jurisdiction” is the right, power or authority to administer justice by hearing and determining controversies. In New Jersey, our family courts are vested with the jurisdiction to address issues involving the custody of children. However, in situations where parents move from one state or country to another, leaving or arriving into the State of New Jersey, a jurisdiction question arises over ...

Posted By Michael J. Evans, Esq.

30

Jan 2017

WHERE DO I FILE FOR DIVORCE

Every state has different laws regarding where to file a divorce, and New Jersey is no exception. The court where you’re supposed to file your divorce is the court that has what is referred to as “ jurisdiction .” It is imperative that you file your divorce papers in the court with jurisdiction, or your divorce may be delayed or even dismissed. A common misconception is that the state where you ...

Posted By Previte Nachlinger