N.J. Stat. § 3B:12-23: Guardian for child of absconding or absent parent

If a resident of this State has or shall abscond or absent himself from the State, leaving a child under the age of 18 without sufficient provision for his maintenance and education, the surrogate of the county wherein the child resides, or the Superior Court, may appoint a guardian for his person or estate or both. The Superior Court may revoke the appointment when it shall appear proper.

L.1981, c. 405, s. 3B:12-23, eff. May 1, 1982.