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    Client, a mother of three children, seeks assistance in a custody matter.  Client was served with complaint in custody in Monmouth County, NJ.  Legal services in NJ filed to transfer jurisdiction to children’s home state of Pennsylvania.  Client and her three children have lived in Philadelphia County since 2001.  Opposing party lives in NJ and through counsel, filed for primary custody.  Client receives no child support from opposing party.  Opposing party has made no effort to see his children since 2006.  Client wants to maintain primary custody of children.  Client needs representation at hearing before Judge Matthews on January 11, 2010 at 1:30 pm.  Learn More >

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