What do I need to get full custody?

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What do I need to get full custody?

I have been divorced for 4 years with 3 children from my first marriage. I share 50% custody with my ex wife. My oldest child is 17 and a half years old and is interestred in living with me full time. His mother say no. Is this something I can do myself. What are typical costs for this? When he turns 18 can he just decide to live with me.

Asked on September 5, 2012 under Family Law, New Jersey

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Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

Your oldest child can live with you at age 18 over the objections of his mother. However, until this child turns 18 and is an adult the court order for custody remains in effect.

If you want to change the custody arrangement in place per a presumed court order, you have the option of signing a tipulation and order with the mother and filing such with the court. This does not seem to be an option from your question. The other means is to file a petition with the court seeking a change in custody via a hearing and order.

You can file such a petition on your own. However, I recommend consulting with a family law attorney to assist you in such an endeavor.


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