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The court of the state that determined custody initially is the “home state,” and retains jurisdiction over custody matters. However, if neither of the parents nor the child lives in the state which initially decided custody, jurisdiction can be assumed by another state. Generally, states have a residency requirement before the filing of a custody action, but provided you’ve lived in New Jersey long enough to satisfy that requirement, you can probably file there. You would need to consult a New Jersey attorney on that issue. Another option is to file in NC, where the other parent and child live.
David L. McGuire
Attorney
The Rosen Law Firm
4101 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 200
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
NCdivorce.com
(919)787-6668
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