Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

Change of Jurisdiction from GA to FL

I was divorced in GA in 2001. My legal residence has been FL since 2003.

In May 2007 my ex dropped off my last minor child at my door and said ''here!'' and left. This one makes 3 of 4 that has come to live with me.

I need to start collecting child support but she has been unwilling to negotiate or even discuss the matter.

Yesterday I received notification via regular mail that she has filed the necessary papers in GA.

A) I have an afidavit of election signed by the child and both parents;

B) I do not want to waive my rights or submit to the jurisdiction of the GA courts;

C) Her filings contain material omissions and falsifications;

D) The judge assigned to the case has made it clear in past occurances that she is more interested in screwing me than in doing whats best for the children (this one makes 3 of 4 that have come to live with me).

E) Traveling to GA to ''defend'' myself creates a financial hardship on me AND I have no one to care for the minor child if I could go.

My questions are: A) How do I stop the process in GA? B) What do I need to do in FL to start the process here?

I understand that my daughter must be here for 180 days before she is considered a citizen.

Thanks,

Pete


Asked on 10/31/07, 8:42 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

Re: Change of Jurisdiction from GA to FL

You will need to appear in the GA action and ask the court to transfer the case to FL.

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Answered on 10/31/07, 5:17 pm


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