9:2-7 - Habeas corpus to determine custody of child; access to child - New Jersey Statutes

9:2-7.  Habeas corpus to determine custody of child;  access to child
    When any husband and wife shall live in a state of separation without being  divorced, and shall have any minor child of the marriage, the Superior Court,  upon such child being brought before it upon habeas corpus, shall award the  custody of such child and make such order or judgment relating thereto for the  access of either parent to such child, at such times and under such  circumstances, as it may deem proper.

     Amended by L.1948, c. 321, p. 1297, s. 6;  L.1953, c. 9, p. 71, s. 5.